Monument record MWX322 - Beacon site, Wyke Regis, Weymouth
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Summary
The site of a medieval or post-medieval beacon reported to have been situated just to the west of the church.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A beacon is listed by H T White as sited at Wyke Regis. Medieval or Post-Medieval. <1>
<1> Russell, P, 1959, 'White's Schedule of The Dorset Beacons'; Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeology Society 81, p103-106 (Article in serial). SWX1179.
'8. Wyke Regis, just W. of the church. C. 200ft., 6577.'
<2> Ordnance Survey, Ordnance Survey Map 6in, 1963 edition OS map (Map). SWX1540.
The Beacon [NAT]
<3> National Record of the Historic Environment, 867953 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SWX1179 Article in serial: Russell, P. 1959. 'White's Schedule of The Dorset Beacons'; Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeology Society 81. 81. p103-106.
- <2> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1963 edition OS map.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 867953.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 66000 77000 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 002 534
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 NE 31
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 867953
Record last edited
Jun 26 2024 1:59PM
