Monument record MDO44865 - Boulder used as boundary or way marker on Rowden Hill, Sydling St Nicholas
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Summary
Large natural boulder set on edge alongside trackway utilized as parish boundary. Possibly a boundary stone and/or way mark.
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Full Description
ST 64610078 A large natural boulder of irregular oval shape, 1.4m high, 1.5m wide and 0.5m thick, very weathered and moss covered. It is set on edge alongside an old trackway running due NW/SE, which here forms the boundary between Up Cerne and Sydling St Nicholas. Possibly an ancient boundary stone and/or way-mark. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1158054. [Mapped feature: #634287 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 6461 0078 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST60SW |
| Civil Parish | Sydling St Nicholas; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 60 SW 44
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1158054
Record last edited
Nov 25 2022 1:41PM