Monument record MDO2185 - Pillow mound, Poyntington

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Summary

An earthwork mound interpreted as a medieval or post-medieval pillow mound. The monument was visited in 1962 by Leslie Grinsell, who recorded it as being around 11 paces in diameter with a mound about one foot high.

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Full Description

<1> Grinsell, L V, 1982, Dorset Barrows Supplement, 48 (Monograph). SWX1703.

'1 Poyntington Down ST64342167 [Diam] 11 [Height] 1 LVG, 21 Oct. 1962: pasture; slight h/c'

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  • <1> Monograph: Grinsell, L V. 1982. Dorset Barrows Supplement. 48.

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Location

Grid reference Centred ST 6424 2149 (46m by 49m)
Map sheet ST62SW
Civil Parish Poyntington; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 093 015

Record last edited

Mar 25 2020 3:40PM

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