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Monument Number 242024
Hob Uid: 242024
Location : Oxfordshire South Oxfordshire Benson
Grid Ref : SU6100091000
Summary : Alleged site of a castle at Benson.
More information : Site of Castle? According to Hearne the castle of Benson stood west of the Church where bones, spurs, bridles, swords etc. had been found. [41/6191/3 6 approx.]. See [Air photo] Dorchester 23059. (1)

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Source Number : 1
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Source details : O.G.S. Crawford, Rec. 6" Ref. to Hearne (1716 Roper 260) 7.11.50
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Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Medieval
Monument End Date : 1540
Monument Start Date : 1066
Monument Type : Castle
Evidence : Conjectural Evidence

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External Cross Reference Number : SU 69 SW 2
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Monument Number 242024