Saxon Hundredstone, Yeovil, Dorset

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Ancient stone with carved hollow now set in a contemporary landscaped garden along Mudford Road on the highest point in Yeovil, Dorset. The stone became the meeting place for the representatives of the local Hundred, a tenth century Saxon division of the shire for judicial and military purposes. Moots continued to be held here until 19th century. The last meeting was in 1843 when the members of the court assembled, solemnly encircled the stone, poured a libation of wine into the hollow in the top “according to ancient usage”, and then adjourned to a Yeovil hostelry. The Hundredstone (Hundred Stone) now is a forgotten garden feature.