Monument record MDO46187 - Natural ridge,
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Summary
A natural ridge with an appearance that has led in the past to it being mistaken for an antiquity.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
(Centred at SY 55608718) "Outline suggestive of a camp. (Seen from tumulus 1m NE). No signs of banks and prob not camp." <1>
A natural ridge with no sign of any defensive works. The top is cultivated and under crops. <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SWX7265 Map: Crawford, O G S. Annotated record map 6 inch. 6 inch to 1 mile. 17.4.24.
- <2> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 07-APR-55.
- <3>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 450281. [Mapped feature: #635816 ]
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 5560 8718 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY58NE |
| Civil Parish | Puncknowle; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 58 NE 13
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 450281
Record last edited
Apr 25 2023 11:06AM
