Monument record MDO44792 - Beacon, Cerne Abbas
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Summary
There is said to have been a beacon in the vicinity of Cerne Abbas. Its location is not known.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A beacon is recorded in Whites' list of Dorset beacons at or near Cerne Abbas, ST 66 01. <1-2>
<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.
<2> Cooksey, A J A, 1974, Signal Beacons in Dorset from Roman Times, 7 (Monograph). SDO18638.
<3> National Record of the Historic Environment, 887334 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SWX1179 Article in serial: Russell, P. 1959. White's Schedule of The Dorset Beacons. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeology Society 81. 81.
- <2> SDO18638 Monograph: Cooksey, A J A. 1974. Signal Beacons in Dorset from Roman Times. 7.
- <3>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 887334. [Mapped feature: #634203 ]
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 664 011 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST60SE |
| Civil Parish | Cerne Abbas; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 60 SE 77
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 887334
Record last edited
Nov 1 2024 11:19AM
