Monument record MDO43556 - Earthwork, Blandford Forum
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Summary
Uncertain earthwork (unlocated).
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Stukeley says "Just above Blandford is an odd entrenchment upon a hill, with others like the foundations of small towers, and a barrow near it. It is north of the town, near the late camp. It is 200 x 300 paces; the entrance on the west".
No traces of these works were discovered in 1861, according to Shipp. From July-October 1756, there was a camp consisting of two regiments in Pimperne. <1>
No trace of this earthwork was found during field investigation; from the description above the work might be suspected to have been in the vicinity of Camp Down at ST 883088. More doubtful is a connexion between Stukeley's earthwork and the hilltop enclosure two miles north of Blandford. (ST 80 NE 6). <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO12569 Monograph: Hutchins, J. 1861. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. Volume 1. 3rd edition. 1. 221, 242.
- <2> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 08-DEC-55.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 205454.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 8949 0750 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80NE |
| Civil Parish | Blandford Forum; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 80 NE 23
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 205454
Record last edited
Mar 4 2022 9:11AM