Monument record MDO1122 - Bank on south side of river Cam, Folke
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Summary
An earthwork bank of unknown date and function running along the south side of the river. It has been suggested that this may be a medieval forest boundary bank.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
(ST 666113) A bank extends for about 270 yds on the south side of the River Cam. It is 22 feet wide by 5 feet high, of
uncertain purpose. <2>
There are no traces of the earthwork beyond the limits shown on the OS 6" map. There is no ditch. The bank is of Medieval rather than prehistoric type and may be an incomplete forest boundary bank. <3>
The feature has been levelled leaving no traces. Detail cancelled on 1:2500 AM. <4>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO11595 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1923-33. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch three. paper. 1:2500. 1927.
- <1> SDO97 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments England. 1952. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume I (West). 114.
- <3> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 23-SEP-55.
- <4> SWX3817 Unpublished document: Phillips, A S. Various. Field Investigators Comments ASP. F2 ASP 17-NOV-77.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 199533.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 6646 1134 (point) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST61SE |
| Civil Parish | Folke; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 045 018
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 61 SE 7
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 199533
Record last edited
Jan 18 2022 9:35AM