Monument record MDO369 - Bradford Hollow, Bradford Abbas

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A track that has developed into a deep hollow way down the face of the escarpment.

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Bradford Hollow. A striking old track that has developed into a deep hollow way down the face of the escarpment. The sides are very high and little sunlight penetrates. Legend has it that a gypsy was murdered here many years ago on his way home from Sherborne Park Monday Fair. (1)

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  • <1> Monograph: Dorset County Council. 1978. Countryside Treasures in Dorset: West Dorset District. 1. 17.

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Location

Grid reference Centred ST 576 155 (228m by 172m)
Map sheet ST51NE
Civil Parish Bradford Abbas; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 013 021

Record last edited

Dec 1 2010 1:53PM

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