Monument record MDO43333 - Beacon Bulbarrow, Woolland

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Summary

A beacon on Bulbarrow Hill. In 1625 the hundreds of Reland, Brownhull, Sturmister Newton and Buckland were obliged to find watchmen.

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The barrow called Bulbarrow in Woolland parish was formerly a beacon, and in 1625 the hundreds of Redlane, Brownshull, Sturminster Newton and Buckland were obliged to find watchmen. <1>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Monograph: Hutchins, J. 1863. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. Volume 2. 3rd edition. 2. 419.
  • <2> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 201753.

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Location

Grid reference ST 7750 0573 (point)
Map sheet ST70NE
Civil Parish Woolland; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 70 NE 13
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 201753

Record last edited

Jan 13 2022 12:58PM

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