Monument record MDO46150 - Stones, Kingston Russell
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Summary
Small group of large stones of uncertain archaeological significance, possibly linked to Kingston Russell stone circle.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Two stones of a similar kind to those comprising Kingston Russell Stone Circle "from whence they seem to have been displaced", lie by the side of an adjoining fence. <1>
There is no apparent archaeological significance in these stones. The only surviving conglomerate is the most westerly one, a sarsen 1.2m long, 0.7m wide and 0.3m thick. It is just possible that the stone had some connection with the stone circle to the NW but this seems doubtful. <3>
Like the stones of the circle, the remaining stone is prostrate. It is too far from the hedge to be the result of field clearing. <4>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO10094 Monograph: Warne, C. 1872. Ancient Dorset. 116.
- <2> SWX1197 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1:2500 scale. 1:2500. 1902.
- <3> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 12-APR-55.
- <4> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F2 JR 15-APR-55.
- <5>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 450259. [Mapped feature: #635772 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 5781 8776 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY58NE |
| Civil Parish | Kingston Russell; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 11 2023 3:44PM