Monument record MDO3551 - Maze, Maze Field, Blandford Forum
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Summary
According to the antiquarian John Hutchins, this field is the site of an elaborate turf maze which was ploughed over in about 1730.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The maze is mentioned by Stukeley and lay in a close at the corner of the turn into the Shaftesbury Road. It was formed by small ridges about 1ft high, and covered nearly an acre of ground. The maze was entirely destroyed by ploughing about 1730; the field, however, is still known as 'Maze Field'. <2> Plan <3>.
There are no visible traces of this maze. Its site is occupied by a cemetery. By analogy with other mazes, such as the one at Leigh, Dorset, and Breamore, Hants it was probably of Medieval origin. <4>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1928-38.
- <2> SWX2949 Monograph: Hutchins, J. 1774. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. Volume 1. 1st edition. Vol 1. 292-293.
- <3> SDO17714 Serial: Anon. 1857-8. Associated Architectural Societies reports and papers. Vol 4. 258, 261-2.
- <4> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 08-DEC-55.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 205441.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 892 073 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80NE |
| Civil Parish | Blandford Forum; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 003 114
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 80 NE 18
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 205441
Record last edited
Feb 25 2022 3:09PM