Monument record MDO21693 - Hampton Plantations: enclosure
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Summary
A small sub-rectangular enclosure located along the western interior edge of a larger rectangular enclosure (MDO21690) of probable Iron Age/Romano-British date, situated on a hilltop just to the north-west of Hampton Plantations. A trapezoidal chalky soilmark c.70m SE of the site of a known Neolithic Long Barrow seen on aerial photographs taken in April 2015 by Historic England. It is possible this is the site of a second long barrow.
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Full Description
A trapezoidal chalky soilmark at SY 6284 9247, c.70m SE of the site of a known Neolithic Long Barrow seen on aerial photographs taken in April 2015 as part of the Historic England Reconnaissance Recording Programme. It is possible this is the site of a second long barrow. <1>
A small sub-rectangular enclosure located along the western interior edge of a larger rectangular enclosure (MDO21690) of probable Iron Age/Romano-British date, situated on a hilltop just to the north-west of Hampton Plantations. It may be contemporary with this enclosure or represent a later phase of construction or re-use. <2-3>
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6286 9248 (26m by 38m) (5 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SW |
| Civil Parish | Frampton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 69 SW 116
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1623156
Record last edited
Aug 18 2023 4:56PM