Monument record MDO1309 - Later prehistoric field system on Black Down, Kingston Russell

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Summary

Traces of a later prehistoric field system, visible as cropmarks and earthworks.

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Full Description

Fragments of a later prehistoric bank and ditched field system, in the vicinity of the Bronze Age barrow cemetery at Black Down. The site is visible as cropmarks and earthworks on aerial photographs.{1-2}

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 5099-100.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: 02-APR-1969. NMR OS/69053/002-3.
  • <3> Index: Papworth, M. 1983. The South Dorset Ridgeway Project: condition and management survey. SDR 681.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 586 906 (384m by 392m) (24 map features)
Map sheet SY59SE
Civil Parish Kingston Russell; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 058 014
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: 451189

Record last edited

Oct 4 2021 7:38PM

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