Monument record MDO7562 - Enclosure north of Swanworth Quarries, Corfe Castle

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Summary

A roughly circular dark cropmark visible on vertical aerial photographs taken in 1972. Interpreted as a possible enclosure with an opening on the southern side. Possibly prehistoric.

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Full Description

Papworth, M D J, Trust for Wessex Archaeology, 1983, Isle of Purbeck Survey (Index). SDO147.

'N. of SWANWORTH QUARRIES: Penannular enclosure visible on AP. In ley pasture. AP/DCC/1972/5585 212198, 212199, Area "2". 7/7/D.'

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  • --- Index: Papworth, M D J, Trust for Wessex Archaeology. 1983. Isle of Purbeck Survey. Form AM107.

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Location

Grid reference SY 9710 7872 (point)
Map sheet SY97NE
Civil Parish Corfe Castle; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 008 305

Record last edited

Apr 30 2025 1:36PM

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