Monument record MDO20285 - Beacon on Black Down, Portesham
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Summary
A beacon site, probably medieval, is listed by H R White on Black Down, near the Hardy Monument.
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Full Description
Listed by H T White as being the site of a beacon, number 10, near Hardy Monument. Site of beacon built during Napoleonic wars.
<1> Russell, P, 1959, 'White's Schedule of The Dorset Beacons'; Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeology Society 81 (Article in serial). SWX1179.
’10. Blackdown, near the Hardy monument, 777ft., 6187. Mentioned by Hutchins.’
<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 868662 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 61320 87570 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68NW |
| Civil Parish | Portesham; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 68 NW 112
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 868662
Record last edited
Jun 27 2024 11:16AM
