Monument record MDO1724 - Prehistoric field system on Minterne Hill, Minterne Magna
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Summary
Site of Celtic field system of Iron Age or Roman date destroyed by modern farming in 1955.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A field system centred at ST 67110350, on the west side of Minterne Hill, has pronounced but scattered field banks
and lynchets of Iron Age/Romano British type. Under rough pasture. Visible on air photographs. <1>
This Celtic field system was destroyed by modern farming methods in 1955. <2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 19-SEP-55.
- <1.1> SDO18830 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 11-APR-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1975 1046-47.
- <2> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F2 NVQ 29-OCT-76.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 198914.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 6710 0330 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST60SE |
| Civil Parish | Minterne Magna; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 076 017
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 60 SE 14
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 198914
Record last edited
Nov 18 2022 10:36AM
