Monument record MDO6541 - Beehive chamber at the SE Demi-bastion, the Verne, Portland
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Summary
A circular dry stone wall, possibly a beehive chamber was found near the SE Demi-bastion of the Verne c.1860.
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Full Description
A circular dry-stone chamber, possibly a beehive chamber, measuring 6ft in diameter by 5ft high was found near the SE Demi-bastion of the Verne c. 1860. It contained an ox-skull, bones and ashes. (1)
Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England), 1970, An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3, 605 (Monograph). SDO150.
DCC SMR, to 2003, Former DCC SMR Card Index (Index). SWX8285.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 6950 7350 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 100 E
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Portland 100
Record last edited
Oct 13 2015 10:35AM
