Monument record MWX795 - Medieval field bank, Swanage
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Summary
Earthworks of a medieval field bank surmounted by a modern boundary stone. Originally identified as a barrow.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Tumulus with standing stone on it. <1>
In this area the only feature which could be attributed to the description of Authority 1 is a short wide field bank surmounted by a modern boundary stone at SZ 02887746. (Parts of Medieval strip fields - see SZ 07 NW 14). According to the farmer this area has not been disturbed for many years. <2>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SWX3277 Unpublished document: Oliver V L. 1902. Letter V L Oliver to O G S Crawford.
- <2> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 03-SEP-52.
- <3> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. AA71/05780.
- <4> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. F52/58/8.
- <5> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. OS52/F58/8.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 457454.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 02880 77460 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ07NW |
| Civil Parish | Swanage; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 020 209
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 07 NW 10
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 457454
Record last edited
Jun 6 2024 5:08PM
