Monument record MDO24685 - Sheep Down, enclosure

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Summary

A rectilinear enclosure of uncertain date and function is visible as a cropmark on aerial photographs. It is considered likely to be medieval or later in date.

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A rectilinear enclosure of uncertain date and function is visible as a cropmark on aerial photographs {1} and was digitally plotted during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project. It appears to respect the modern field pattern suggesting it is likely to be medieval or later in date.

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1824 4279-81.

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Grid reference Centred SY 61133 88518 (42m by 43m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SY68NW
Civil Parish Winterbourne Steepleton; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Mar 16 2012 5:32AM

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