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Monument record MDO4725 - Saxon burial within Spettisbury Rings, Spetisbury

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Summary

The discovery of seventh century ironwork suggests the possibility of a Saxon burial within the Iron Age hillfort.

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Type and Period (1)

BURIAL (Saxon - 410 AD to 1065 AD)

Full Description

UNKNOWN (Unpublished document). SDO20993.

Sources/Archives (1)

--- SDO20993 Unpublished document: UNKNOWN.

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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Part of: Spettisbury Rings also called Crawford Castle, Spetisbury (Monument) (MDO4724)

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Location

Grid reference	ST 915 020 (point)
Map sheet	ST90SW
Civil Parish	Spetisbury; Dorset
Unitary Authority	Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

Scheduled Monument 1004563: Slight univallate hillfort called Crawford Castle

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Record last edited

Jan 23 2025 9:57AM

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