Monument record MDO25942 - St Catherine's Chapel, Abbotsbury
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Summary
Earthen mound or motte upon which St Catherine's Chapel is situated. It appears to have a smaller subsiduary motte on it's southern side which may be of earlier origin. Site visible on aerial photographs.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Rectilinear earthen mound or motte, 25m across, upon which St Catherine's Chapel is situated. It appears to have a smaller subsiduary motte on it's southern side which may be of earlier origin. The site is visible on aerial photographs {1-2} and was digitally plotted during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project.
<1> 01-FEB-1968, MAL 6804 002-3 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12199.
<2> 28-AUG-1987, NMR SY 5784/2-3 (4002/19-20) (Aerial Photograph). SDO12218.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 5725 8482 (31m by 42m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY58SE |
| Civil Parish | Abbotsbury; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: MDO25942
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 58 SE 2
Record last edited
Aug 22 2024 2:42PM
