Monument record MDO43903 - Later prehistoric ditched enclosure, Shapwick
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Summary
A rectilinear ditched enclosure is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs. It is of uncertain date, probably later prehistoric, and was digitally recorded during the Dorset Middle Stour AI&M Project.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A rectilinear ditched enclosure, 45m by 32m across, is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs (1). Small gaps on the northern and southern sides may be the locations of entrances. The enclosure is considered to be of later prehistoric or Roman date and is possibly contemporary with the ditched field system to the north described in MDO43904. The features were digitally recorded during the Dorset Middle Stour AI&M Project.
<1> National Monuments Record, 04-SEP-1995, NMR 15397/55 (Aerial Photograph). SDO18148.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO18148 Aerial Photograph: National Monuments Record. 04-SEP-1995. NMR 15397/55.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 9586 0207 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST90SE |
| Civil Parish | Shapwick; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 1 2022 6:51PM
