Monument record MDO44622 - Beacon on Pilsdon Pen, Pilsdon

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Summary

Pilsdon Pen is thought to have been the site of a signal beacon in the medieval period.

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Full Description

SY 4202 (sic). "Pilson Pen" listed as a known beacon site. <1>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Monograph: Cooksey, A J A. 1974. Signal Beacons in Dorset from Roman Times. 7.
  • <2>XY Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 883342. [Mapped feature: #634026 ]

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Location

Grid reference ST 4128 0124 (point)
Map sheet ST40SW
Civil Parish Pilsdon; Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 40 SW 32
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 883342

Record last edited

Nov 9 2022 12:23PM

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