Monument record MDO4192 - Prehistoric burial, Langton Long Blandford
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Summary
Human remains and 'British urns' found at this location in 1840.
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Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
"Applies to the site, where in 1840 were found several bones evidently human remains, also urns etc, of Ancient British Origin...1/2 mile S.E. of LANGTON HOUSE." <1>
No further information obtained upon this site and the present location of finds. The area is now grass covered. <3>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SWX1205 Unpublished document: Ordnance Survey. 1928. Ordnance Survey Object Name Book reference revision 1928. 6.
- <1.1> SDO19159 Verbal communication: Farquarson, E G. E G Farquarson, Langton Houe.
- <2> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1930.
- <3> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 05-NOV-54.
- <4> SDO99 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1972. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume IV (North). 44.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 209370.
Finds (3)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 9079 0544 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST90NW |
| Civil Parish | Langton Long Blandford; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 032 010 B
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 90 NW 34
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 209370
Record last edited
Feb 14 2023 4:32PM
