Monument record MDO47993 - Beacon on the Ridgeway north of Upwey, Weymouth

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Summary

The site of a medieval or post-medieval beacon reported to have been situated on the Ridgeway north of Upwey. The exact location is not known.

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Full Description

A beacon is listed by H T White as sited on the Ridgeway north of Upwey (Russell, 1959). Medieval or Post-Medieval.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Article in serial: Russell, P. 1959. 'White's Schedule of The Dorset Beacons'; Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeology Society 81. 81. p103-106.

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Location

Grid reference SY 6697 8545 (point)
Map sheet SY68NE
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Jun 26 2024 2:04PM

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