Monument record MDO4200 - The Pleasure Ground, Langton Long Blandford
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Summary
A subcircular mound is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery near the south eastern end of Pleasure Ground, Langton. It is considered to be an landscape garden feature and was digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M Project.
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Full Description
[ST 90330494] There is a large barrow in the pleasure grounds of Langton House. <1>
A very doubtful barrow composed of alluvial soil, and situated upon the flood plain of the R.STOUR. The mound is 26.0 m. diam, 2.7 m. high; and has a flat top 5.0m. Diameter with evidence of a
stone building or ornamentation, to judge by the stone slabs and flints. The mound is probably the result of landscape gardening - the area being known as 'the Pleasure Ground.' <2>
A subcircular mound, is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery near the south eastern end of Pleasure Ground, Langton <4>. Field investigation by the RCHME in 1954 <2> showed the mound to be 26m in diameter, 2.7m high with a flat top 5m across and evidence of a possible stone structure. It is considered to be an landscape garden feature and was digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M Project.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO19157 Serial: Society of Antiquaries of London. 1831. Archaeologia 23. 23. 416.
- <1.1> SDO19158 Verbal communication: Rackett, Rev T. Letter from Rev T Rackett FSA. 6th May 1830.
- <2> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 05-NOV-54.
- <3> SDO18034 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 16-NOV-2021. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 209603.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 9033 0494 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST90SW |
| Civil Parish | Langton Long Blandford; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 032 017
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 90 SW 5
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 209603
Record last edited
Jan 5 2023 4:21PM