Monument record MDO43333 - Beacon on Bulbarrow, Woolland
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Summary
A beacon on Bulbarrow Hill. In 1625 the hundreds of Reland, Brownhull, Sturmister Newton and Buckland were obliged to find watchmen.
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Full Description
The barrow called Bulbarrow in Woolland parish was formerly a beacon, and in 1625 the hundreds of Redlane, Brownshull, Sturminster Newton and Buckland were obliged to find watchmen. <1>
<1> John Hutchins, edited by Shipp, W, and Hodson, J W, 1863, The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. 3rd edition. Volume 2, 419 (Monograph). SDO9443.
Shipp, E W
<2> Historic England, National Record of the Historic Environment, 201753 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 7750 0573 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70NE |
| Civil Parish | Woolland; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
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Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 70 NE 13
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 201753
Record last edited
Feb 13 2026 2:42PM
