Monument record MDO47775 - Cist between Toller Down and Maiden Newton

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Summary

The antiquarian Charles Warne recorded that a cist once stood at the side of the road between Toller Down and Maiden Newton.

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Warne says that a cist once stood by the road-side between Toller Down and Maiden Newton, its existence being endorsed by the name of the adjoining 'Crimmercroch Lane', "in which the... etymologist may recognise the root of our last cromlech". <1>


<1> Warne, C, 1872, Ancient Dorset (2nd Edition), 137 (Monograph). SWX1971.

<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 884517 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

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  • <1> Monograph: Warne, C. 1872. Ancient Dorset (2nd Edition). 137.
  • <2>XY Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 884517. [Mapped feature: #637583 ]

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Location

Grid reference ST 557 007 (point)
Map sheet ST50SE
Civil Parish Maiden Newton; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 59 NE 58
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 884517

Record last edited

Jan 23 2024 3:17PM

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