Monument record MDO1318 - Stone at Hangman's Rocks, Kingston Russell
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Summary
Sarsen stone. It has been suggested that this is the remnants of a stsone circle recorded by antiquarians, and thought to be somewhere in this vicinity.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The Sarsen Stone Survey of 1974-5 prompted a search for the site of Hangman's Rocks, noted by both Anbrey and Hutchins, and shown on the 1765 Bedford Estate Map as 3 stones. A thorough search revealed one sarsen 3m long by 1m wide lying in a hedge bank, doubtless the remains of the Hangman's Rock group. <1-3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 884825.
- <1> SWX1269 Monograph: Shipp, W, and Hodson, J W (eds). 1863. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. 3rd edition. Volume 2. Vol 2. 196.
- <2> SDO75 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1976. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1975. 97. 47-8.
- <3> SDO84 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1985. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1984. 106. 134-137.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 5838 9109 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY59SE |
| Civil Parish | Kingston Russell; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 058 023
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 59 SE 87
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 884825
Record last edited
Dec 14 2023 1:28PM