Monument record MDO37318 - Pound, Askerswell

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Summary

Identified as 'The Pound' on modern digital mapping. Sub-triangular pound measuring circa 5 metres by circa 6 metres. Undated but probably eighteenth or nineteenth century. The structure is integral with surrounding field boundaries; The north and west walls are both straight, joining at an angle of 90 degrees. The south east wall curves outward. No entrance can be defined from remote viewing.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 52874 92567 (5m by 6m)
Map sheet SY59SW
Civil Parish Askerswell; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Oct 25 2017 9:59AM

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