Monument record MDO190 - Enclosure south of Bank's Coppice, Beaminster
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Summary
Circular enclosure visible as a slight earthwork, and thought to be medieval.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
ST 4951 0462 - A roughly circular ditch averages 4.0 m wide and 0.5 m. deep which surrounds a low natural mound. The mound is covered with lush green grass in contrast to the marshy and reed-covered surrounding ground. It has the appearance of having been cultivated and the ditch may merely represent drainage for this purpose. On the other hand it may be a deliberate enclosure for stock. The site is low lying and would appear to be medieval or later rather than prehistoric.
There is a 7.0m causeway across the ditch in the S.E. The northern and eastern sections are reed and marsh filled. The outer oval enclosure shown on APs which, on the ground is not traceable throughout its length, is in the north, part of a drainage system. There were no traces of occupation sites. <1>
Condition as described in 1. Surveyed at 1/2500. <2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 26-MAY-55.
- <1.1> SDO18786 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 3384-85.
- <2> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F2 NVQ 26-NOV-62.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 192978.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 4952 0461 (69m by 65m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST40SE |
| Civil Parish | Beaminster; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 007 082
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 40 SE 9
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 192978
Record last edited
Nov 14 2022 11:19AM