Monument record MDO20549 - Thorncombe Farm: prehistoric settlement
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Summary
The probable site of and Iron Age/RB settlement complex is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs.
Map
Type and Period (5)
Full Description
The probable site of an Iron Age/RB settlement complex is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs. The site comprises a polygonal enclosure (54m by 40) with an internal subdivision,a double ditched trackway, pits and fragments of field boundary. The site lies immediately to the south of the Roman road described in record MDO20550. {1}
<1> 4-JUL-1971, CUCAP (BFS 49-57 AND 66-69) (Aerial Photograph). SDO10743.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO10743 Aerial Photograph: 4-JUL-1971. CUCAP (BFS 49-57 AND 66-69).
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 72134 91615 (155m by 255m) (15 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY79SW |
| Civil Parish | Stinsford; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 20 2012 10:44AM
