Monument record MDO50938 - Undated mound, pillow mound, Coneygore Hill, Sandford Orcas
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Summary
An oval mound is visible as a low earthwork on Coneygore Hill to the northwest of Higher Sandford, Sandford Orcas, on Google Earth and lidar imagery. The origin of the mound is unknown, but given the name Coneygore, could possibly be a medieval pillow mound.
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Full Description
An oval mound is visible as a low earthwork on Coneygore Hill to the northwest of Higher Sandford, Sandford Orcas, on Google Earth and lidar imagery. The origin of the mound is unknown, but given the name Coneygore, could possibly be a medieval pillow mound. (EA 2022; GE 2009).
Google Earth, 2009, Google Earth 2009 (Aerial Photograph). SDO15393.
Environment Agency, 2022, LiDAR Composite Viewer - Digital Terrain Model 1m (Aerial Photograph). SDO21777.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 6229 2046 (17m by 16m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST62SW |
| Civil Parish | Sandford Orcas; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 6 2026 12:59PM
