Monument record MWX3178 - Promontory Fort, Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth
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Summary
The peninsula has evidence of occupation from Upper Palaeolithic to Roman times and was particularly active in the Bronze Age and in the Iron Age/Romano-British period.
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Full Description
The peninsula has evidence of occupation from Upper Palaeolithic to Roman times and was particularly active in the Bronze Age and in the Iron Age/Romano-British period when it was wholly cut off by a rampart-and-ditch complex (the 'Double Dykes') and occupied by a trading station, yielding large numbers of Iron Age coins. The name 'Hengistbury Head' appears more or less modern, earlier versions being 'Hednesburia' (12th century) and 'Hynesbury' (17th century). (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX8285 Index: DCC SMR. to 2003. Former DCC SMR Card Index.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 1700 9080 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 7 001 022 B
Record last edited
Mar 21 2013 5:00PM