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Monument record MDO21600 - Prehistoric field system, Litton Cheney

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Summary

A banked field system of probable prehistoric origin, visible as earthworks and cropmarks on aerial photographs.

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Type and Period (1)

FIELD SYSTEM (Early Iron Age to Roman - 800 BC to 409 AD)

Full Description

A banked field system of probable prehistoric origin, visible as earthworks and cropmarks on aerial photographs.{1-2}

Sources/Archives (2)

<1> SDO11098 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 3151-2.
<2> SDO11074 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 4151-2.

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Location

Grid reference	Centred SY 5525 9312 (704m by 1246m) (62 map features)
Map sheet	SY59SE
Civil Parish	Litton Cheney; Dorset
Unitary Authority	Dorset

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None recorded

Other Statuses/References

Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: 451394

Record last edited

Jun 9 2015 2:25PM

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