Monument record MDO5997 - Temporary camp of a Saxon Army

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Summary

The later history of Badbury Rings is said to include temporary occupation under Ethelwold, cAD 899. The record for this monument has been enhanced with support from Wessex Water.

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Site of temporary encampment of a Saxon army under Ethelwald 901

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1975. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume V (East). 61.
  • --- Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1945. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1944. 66. 19-30.

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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 D
  • Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Shapwick 34

Record last edited

Jan 4 2016 12:12PM

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