Monument record MDO6541 - A possible beehive chamber at the SE Demi-bastion, the Verne, Portland

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Summary

A circular dry stone wall, possibly a beehive chamber was found near the SE Demi-bastion of the Verne c.1860.

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A circular dry-stone chamber, possibly a beehive chamber, measuring 6ft in diameter by 5ft high was found near the SE Demi-bastion of the Verne c. 1860. It contained an ox-skull, bones and ashes. (1)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3. 605.
  • --- Index: DCC SMR. to 2003. Former DCC SMR Card Index.

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Location

Grid reference SY 6950 7350 (point) Approximate
Map sheet SY67SE
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 100 E
  • Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Portland 100

Record last edited

Oct 13 2015 10:35AM

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