Monument record MDO22029 - Field boundaries, Chilcombe Hill
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Summary
Field boundaries of possible prehistoric origin, visible as earthworks on aerial photographs.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
SY53009200. There are traces of Celtic fields within Chilcombe hillfort (SY 59 SW 14), on the flat areas to the South and West of the hillfort, and on the steep slopes surrounding it. <1>
Field boundaries of possible prehistoric origin, visible as earthworks on aerial photographs in the vicinity of Chilcombe Hillfort. <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO19793 Unpublished document: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. Unpublished revision RCHME Dorset I (West) Undated (Chilcombe file).
- <2> SDO11391 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 3155-6.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 884665.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 5288 9173 (351m by 496m) (14 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY59SW |
| Civil Parish | Chilcombe; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 59 SW 78
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 884665
Record last edited
May 3 2023 4:21PM