Monument record MDO47626 - Stones, Litton Cheney
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Summary
A small group of stones considered in the past as the possible remains of a prehistoric monument, but now considered to be the result of field clearance.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
"Three sarsens lying along ditch". <2>
Three equidistant boulders, probably the result of field clearance, though each stone is partly buried. Their dimensions average 1.3m. x 0.8m., and 1.2m. above ground. They are situated at the edge of a grass field, with no visible association as or with an antiquity. <3>
T.3. Correct. These stones have no evidence for, or appearance of, antiquity. <4>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1903.
- <2> SWX7265 Map: Crawford, O G S. Annotated record map 6 inch. 6 inch to 1 mile.
- <3> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 23-MAY-55.
- <4> SWX2609 Unpublished document: Colquhoun, F D. Field Investigators Comments FDC. F2 FDC 03-JUN-55.
- <5>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 450942. [Mapped feature: #637431 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 5633 9352 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY59SE |
| Civil Parish | Litton Cheney; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 59 SE 7
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 450942
Record last edited
Dec 27 2023 3:04PM
