Monument record MDO2801 - Trent Barrow, Trent
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Summary
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Full Description
In the seventeenth century Trent Barrow was described by Thomas Gerard in his Description of Somersett as ‘a little fort of earth made by man’s hands’. The artificial nature of the feature resulted, according to J Fowler in his ‘Sherborne behind the Seen’, from excavations for a marlpit. Thgis suggestion is confirmed by George Beaver, rector of Trent (1770 – 1801) who wrote that the pit had been waterlogged for many years.
Simons, M A, Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments: note on old Dorset SMR card, Referring to pers.comm. From Laurence Keen, February 1978 (Verbal communication). SDO17553.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SDO17553 Verbal communication: Simons, M A. Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments: note on old Dorset SMR card. Referring to pers.comm. From Laurence Keen, February 1978.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 608 187 (78m by 135m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST61NW |
| Civil Parish | Trent; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 118 039
Record last edited
Feb 3 2025 12:46PM
