Monument record MWX863 - Banked circles, Studland
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Summary
Earthwork remains of six banked circles, date and purpose unknown.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A group of six enigmatic circles occur at the base of South Haven peninsula. Traces of others, totally destroyed, formerly appeared on air photographs at about SZ 017842. (For seventy-one similar circles and details of dimensions, see SZ 08 NW 14). (1)
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO150 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3. 504, 506.
- <1.1> SWX3455 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 4396 and 6388.
- <2> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. BUT01.
- <3> SDO17434 Unpublished document: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. Externally held archive: RCH01/093 RCHME Inventory: Dorset II (South-East).
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 457682.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SZ 02000 84400 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ08SW |
| Civil Parish | Studland; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 019 270
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 08 SW 51
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 457682
Record last edited
Dec 28 2023 4:01PM