Monument record MDO45585 - Wur Stone, Verwood
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Summary
A large block of sandstone on the heath. Thrown down and buried some time before 1872.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A standing stone at Verwood (SU 0808), known as the "Wur Stone", was probably "Le Horeston" mentioned in a perambulation of the bounds of Cranborne Chase in the time of Edward I. It was a large block of sandstone and stood on the heath not far from the Ringwood road, but was thrown down and buried some time before 1872. <1-2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SWX3207 Monograph: Shipp, W (ed). 1868. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. 3rd edition. Volume 3. Vol 3, 3rd Ed. 388, 407.
- <2> SWX1971 Monograph: Warne, C. 1872. Ancient Dorset (2nd Edition). 109.
- <3>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 212944. [Mapped feature: #635113 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | SU 085 085 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SU00NE |
| Civil Parish | Verwood; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SU 00 NE 9
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 212944
Record last edited
Feb 16 2023 3:20PM
