Monument record MWX433 - Easton beacon, Portland

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Site of medieval beacon.

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Listed by H T White as the site of a double beacon ( number 7) on the highest ground on the Easton side of Portland at 400 ft OD. (1)


<1> Russell, P, 1959, 'White's Schedule of The Dorset Beacons'; Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeology Society 81, p103-106 (Article in serial). SWX1179.

<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 868525 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

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  • <1> Article in serial: Russell, P. 1959. 'White's Schedule of The Dorset Beacons'; Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeology Society 81. 81. p103-106.
  • <2> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 868525.

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Location

Grid reference SY 69000 73000 (point)
Map sheet SY67SE
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 338
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 SE 62
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 868525

Record last edited

Mar 4 2024 4:30PM

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