Monument record MDO45082 - Black Patch, suggested site of a spring, Pentridge
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Summary
Suggested site of a spring, apparently on the basis of place name evidence. O G S Crawford, following a reference by Pitt Rivers, noted the occurrence of the name Black Patch and suggested it referred to the site of a spring. Ordnance Survey field investigation in 1954 noted that "the area is covered by a plantation. No black patch or likely site of a spring was found. Almost at the bottom of a hill".
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
BLACK PATCH. (Probable site of spring.) [SU 04951869]. [SU 04951869]. <1>
The area is covered by a plantation. No black patch or likely site of a spring was found. Almost at the bottom of a hill. <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SWX7265 Map: Crawford, O G S. Annotated record map 6 inch. 6 inch to 1 mile. O.G.S.Crawford Rec 6" (Ref:- Pitt-Rivers. -(G/S. 9.3.50).
- <2> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 02-JUN-54.
- <3>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 213538. [Mapped feature: #634518 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | SU 0495 1869 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SU01NW |
| Civil Parish | Pentridge; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SU 01 NW 43
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 213538
Record last edited
Jun 27 2023 2:51PM
