Monument record MDO22073 - Shipton Hill, Shipton Gorge
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Summary
A probable natural hill with prehistoric landslips to the north and south giving the appearance of an unfinished Iron Age hillfort.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Fragments of linear bank are visible on aerial photographs to the north and south of Shipton Hill. These appear to be the earthwork remains of an unfinished Iron Age hillfort however these features are probable the result of prehistoric landslips. {2-3}
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO97 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments England. 1952. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume I (West). 223.
- <2> SDO11382 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 3158-9.
- <3> SDO11500 Aerial Photograph: 14-APR-1984. NMR OS/84029 224-5.
- <4> SDO55 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1956. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1955. 77. 135.
- <5> SDO80 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1982. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1980. 102. 106.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 5077 9213 (398m by 162m) (5 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY59SW |
| Civil Parish | Shipton Gorge; Dorset |
| Civil Parish | Loders; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: 451331
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Shipton Gorge 11
Record last edited
Nov 13 2012 5:59PM