Monument record MDO5996 - Mons Badonicus
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Summary
Badbury Rings has been suggested as the site of the Mons Badonicus (or Badon Hill) referred to by Gildas in his De Excidio Britanniae.
The record for this monument has been enhanced with support from Wessex Water.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SDO129 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1975. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume V (East). 61.
- --- SDO14228 Unpublished document: Papworth, M. 1994. Shapwick Parish, Kingston Lacy Estate, Wessex Region.
- --- SDO44 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1945. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1944. 66. 19-30.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 964 030 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST90SE |
| Civil Parish | Shapwick; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 3 019 034 C
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Shapwick 34
Record last edited
Jun 27 2023 2:19PM
