Monument record MDO21729 - Earthwork remains at Cerne Abbey, Cerne Abbas
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Summary
A complex of earthworks lying to the NE of the surviving Abbey Buildings is presumed to represent the remains of part of the abbey precinct. They comprise a series of enclosures with well marked banks and ditches. Part of the earthworks can be explained as the northern section of the precinct boundary. At the SE end of the complex there are three well preserved circular mounds, each surrounded by a ditch and each within a separate enclosure. The purpose of these mounds and enclosures remains unexplained.
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Full Description
A complex of earthworks lying to the NE of the surviving Abbey Buildings is presumed to represent the remains of part of the abbey precinct. They comprise a series of enclosures with well marked banks and ditches. Part of the earthworks can be explained as the northern section of the precinct boundary. At the SE end of the complex there are three well preserved circular mounds, each surrounded by a ditch and each within a separate enclosure. The purpose of these mounds and enclosures remains unexplained [1].
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO97 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments England. 1952. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume I (West). 79.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 6667 0150 (380m by 246m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST60SE |
| Civil Parish | Cerne Abbas; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 027 002 B
Record last edited
Mar 15 2024 12:33PM