Monument record MWX3104 - Ballard Down: Signal Post

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Napoleonic signal post, in use between 1798 and 1814. Its remains comprise a small circular earthwork.

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Napoleonic signal post on Ballard Down, in use between 1798 and 1814. Its remains comprise a small circular earthwork. The NT incorrectly gives the position as SZ04500430. (1) The site may have been re-used for the 'Ballard Day Mark', indicated on a chart of 1909. (2)


<1> Papworth M, 1995, Studland, Purbeck, Dorset, Wessex Region, 112,542 (Unpublished document). SDO14243.

<2> Evans, E, 1909, Swanage Bay (Chart). SWX8809.

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  • <1> Unpublished document: Papworth M. 1995. Studland, Purbeck, Dorset, Wessex Region. 112,542.
  • <2> Chart: Evans, E. 1909. Swanage Bay.

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Location

Grid reference SZ 0450 8130 (point) Approximate
Map sheet SZ08SW
Civil Parish Studland; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 019 175

Record last edited

Dec 5 2003 10:32AM

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