Monument record MDO21948 - Askerswell Down, field boundaries
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Summary
Fragments of a field system of possible prehistoric origin are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs on the north and north-east facing slopes of Askerwell Down.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Fragments of a field system are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs on the north and north-east facing slopes of Askerwell Down. The bank and ditched features are possibly of prehistoric date although a later medieval origin cannot be ruled out. <1-4>
The earthwork remains of a probable later prehistoric or Roman field system located to the north of the Dorchester Road, centred at c.SY 5450 9195409 which is visible on aerial photographs taken in 2016 as part of the Historic England Reconnaissance Recording Programme. Further remains can be seen to the south-west (NRHE 451496) along with traces of cross dykes NRHE 451479. <5>
Sources/Archives (6)
- --- SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1626018.
- --- SDO20242 Aerial Photograph: 31-MAR-2016. HEA 29831_010.
- <1> SDO11456 Aerial Photograph: 14-APR-1984. NMR OS/84029 227-8.
- <2> SDO11406 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 3153-4.
- <3> SDO11404 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 3152-3.
- <4> SDO11403 Aerial Photograph: 02-APR-1969. NMR OS/69053 029-30.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 5408 9211 (1041m by 553m) (22 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY59SW |
| Civil Parish | Askerswell; Dorset |
| Civil Parish | Litton Cheney; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 59 SW 93
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1626018
Record last edited
Oct 31 2023 6:49AM