Monument record MDO4627 - Cistern, Fountain Inn, Enmore Green, Shaftesbury
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Summary
The date of this cistern is unknown, but it is most likely to be medieval or post-medieval.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The cistern was said by the landowner to have been filled-in, although running water could be heard. Archaeological investigation by the Shaftesbury & District Archaeological Group in June 1975 showed the cistern to be constructed of brick and rendered (presumably internally?). It was 15 ft, 6 in. long, 10 ft. 10 in wide, and 6 ft. 6 in. deep from the centre of its roof, which had a vaulted rise of about 1 ft.
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SDO11484 Serial: Shaftesbury and District Archaeological Group. 1975. Shaftesbury and District Archaeological Group; Interim Report 1975. 1975.
- --- SDO76 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1978. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1976. 98. 59.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 8583 2306 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST82SE |
| Civil Parish | Shaftesbury; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 045 148
Record last edited
Dec 30 2015 1:58PM