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Monument Number 456741
Hob Uid: 456741
Location : Dorset Arne
Grid Ref : SY9232086390
Summary : A mound, about 150ft diameter and 18ft high with flat top, was recorded on low-lying ground behind the New Inn, Stoborough. It is probably a natural hillock scarped and altered on the north and east in recent times. Early medieval pottery has been found in the area.
More information : SY 92328639. A mound, about 150ft diameter and 18ft high with flat top situated on low-lying ground behind the New Inn, Stoborough. This is probably a natural hillock scarped and altered in recent times on the north and east. Early medieval pottery has been found here. (1) Listed as a possible motte by Cathcart King. (2)

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Source details : Reed TD. 1947. The Rise of Wessex, 332
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Monument Period Name : Early Medieval
Display Date : Early Medieval
Monument End Date : 1066
Monument Start Date : 410
Monument Type : Findspot
Evidence : Find

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Medieval
Monument End Date : 1540
Monument Start Date : 1066
Monument Type : Motte
Evidence : Conjectural Evidence

Monument Period Name : Uncertain
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Monument Type : Natural Feature
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Components and Objects:

Period : Early Medieval
Component Monument Type : Findspot
Object Type : VESSEL
Object Material : Pottery

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External Cross Reference Number : SY 98 NW 52
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Monument Number 456741