Monument record MDO1014 - Ring ditch on Lord's Down, Dewlish
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Summary
Soil-marks of a circular feature are visible on aerial photographs taken by Francesca Radcliffe in 1997. The feature is interpreted as a ring-ditch, the probable remains of a Bronze Age round barrow.
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Full Description
Aerial photographs taken 18 October 1997 show soil-marks of a ring-ditch. <1>
Cropmarks of a possible Bronze Age round barrow seen as a single ring ditch at SY 7820 9654, one of a group of barrows of varying size all visible on aerial photographs taken in 2015 as part of the Historic England Reconnaissance Recording programme. <2>
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 7820 9655 (31m by 30m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY79NE |
| Civil Parish | Dewlish; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 040 039
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 79 NE 83
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1623085
Record last edited
Sep 25 2023 5:14PM