Monument record MDO50939 - Medieval pillow mound, Poyntington Down, Poyntington
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Summary
A medieval pillow mound is visible as a narrow cigar-shaped mound on Poyntington Down on Google Earth and lidar imagery, one of a row of at least five, maybe up to seven similar features.
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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 2014).
Google Earth, 2014, Google Earth 2014 (Aerial Photograph). SDO15450.
Environment Agency, 2022, LiDAR Composite Viewer - Digital Terrain Model 1m (Aerial Photograph). SDO21777.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 6443 2137 (27m by 20m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST62SW |
| Civil Parish | Poyntington; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 11 2026 11:51AM
