Monument record MDO1840 - Beacon on Black Head, Osmington
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Listed by H T White as being the site of a beacon, number 6, Sutton Poyntz Beacon, a mile away from Osmington Hills. (1)
<1> Russell, P, 1959, White's Schedule of The Dorset Beacons. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeology Society 81, 103-6 (Article in serial). SWX1179.
‘6. Black Head or Sutton Poyntz beacon, a mile away from Osmington Mills, c. 200 ft., 7281. Mentioned by Hutchins.’
<2> Farrar, R A H (Compiler), 1959, Archaeological Notes and News for 1959: Miscellaneous Discoveries and Accessions. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society (Article in serial). SWX1285.
<3> National Record of the Historic Environment, 891437 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SWX1179 Article in serial: Russell, P. 1959. White's Schedule of The Dorset Beacons. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeology Society 81. 81. 103-6.
- <2> SWX1285 Article in serial: Farrar, R A H (Compiler). 1959. Archaeological Notes and News for 1959: Miscellaneous Discoveries and Accessions. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 81.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 891437.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 73 82 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78SW |
| Civil Parish | Osmington; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 084 048
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 78 SW 62
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 891437
Record last edited
Sep 6 2024 4:32PM
