Monument record MDO21056 - Herrison House: field system
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Summary
Fragments of a field system of probable prehistoric origin, visible as low earthworks and cropmarks on aerial photographs and LiDAR imagery.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
(Centred at SY 67059516). Field system taken from air photos in January-March 1949 by R.J.C Atkinson. <1>
A. centred at SY67059516. No trace in arable and pasture land. B. centred at SY 66909499. Visible on AP CPE/UK/2431/4134, but insufficient air cover available at field investigation stage to permit classification from air photographs. Fragmentary traces visible in pasture slope. <2>
The open fields of Pulston were enclosed before 1770. Five contour strip lynchets of these fields lie on the valley side 300 yds south of Pulston Barn (SY 668950). <3>
Ploughed out. <4>
Fragments of a field system of probable prehistoric origin, visible as low earthworks and cropmarks on aerial photographs and LiDAR imagery. <5-6>
Sources/Archives (8)
- <1> SDO18356 Map: Atkinson, R J C. Annotated record map 1 to 6 inch scale. March 1949.
- <2> SWX1169 Unpublished document: Swatridge, G C. Various. Field Investigators Comments GCS. F1 GCS 24-JAN-55.
- <3> SDO146 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 1. 72.
- <3.1> SDO20014 Map: Taylor, Isaac. 1770. Map of Pulston Farm.
- <4> SDO14743 Unpublished document: Attrill, N J. Field Investigators Comments NJA. F2 NJA 30-JAN-81.
- <5> SDO10904 Aerial Photograph: NOV-2006. D0067624.
- <6> SDO10897 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 09-MAR-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2475 4228-9.
- <7> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 452947.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 67192 95080 (613m by 549m) (20 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69NE |
| Civil Parish | Charminster; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 69 NE 31
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 452947
Record last edited
Jul 28 2023 1:39PM