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Gentlemans Folley

Hob Uid: 211738
Location :
Wiltshire
West Lavington
Grid Ref : ST9992053990
Summary : A mound within the garden of Littleton House, a probable ornamental feature
More information : (ST 999 25399) Mound shown but not described. (1)

"Gentleman's Folly" mound, seen September 1949. (2)

This is a large mound, some 5.0m high, in the garden of
Littleton House. It is tree planted and is probably, as its name
suggests, an ornamental feature. (3)

No change since field report of 31.10.68 (4)

Perhaps only a garden feature; otherwise a motte. (5)
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Source details : OS 6" 1961.
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Source details : Rec 6" (L V Grinsell 1949) WCW 26.5.66
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Source details : F1 JP 31-OCT-68
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Source details : F2 GB 26-APR-77
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Monument Types:
Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Medieval
Monument End Date : 1540
Monument Start Date : 1066
Monument Type : Motte
Evidence : Conjectural Evidence
Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Post Medieval
Monument End Date : 1901
Monument Start Date : 1540
Monument Type : Earthwork, Mound, Ornamental Garden
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : ST 95 SE 3
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Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1968-10-31
End Date : 1968-10-31
Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1977-04-26
End Date : 1977-04-26