Monument record MDO960 - Stone alignment, Corscombe
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Summary
A line of stones within the bank of the lane was revealed during clearance in 1953, and recorded by Norman Field. They were interpreted as a possible stone alignment.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
An apparent alignment of recumbent stones was discovered in July 1953 at Brachetti Lane, ST 520069 within the line of the East bank and ditch of the lane and appear to continue their line where the lane takes a bend. The appear to be conglomerate, typically measuring 5 feet by 2 1/2 feet. (1-2)
A possible explanation for the stone is that they are part of a field wall formed of large stones at intervals with smaller stones in the yolk which may have been removed. (3
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO97 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments England. 1952. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume I (West). RCHM Dorset I West. Undated. Unpublished revision (Corscombe Parish).
- <2> SWX1552 Article in serial: Farrar, R A H. 1955. Archaeological Fieldwork in Dorset 1955; Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. Vol 77. Proc. Dorset Nat. Hist. Arch. Soc. 79 1955 125.
- <3> SDO54 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1956. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1954. 76. 97.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 881900.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 520 069 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST50NW |
| Civil Parish | Corscombe; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 039 024
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 50 NW 17
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 881900
Record last edited
Mar 24 2022 1:54PM