Monument record MDO2816 - Deserted medieval settlement, Up Cerne
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Summary
Earthworks visible on aerial photographs taken in 1947, and thought likely to be a medieval settlement.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
'A' centred: ST 65630301; 'B' centred: ST 65640284; under grass with field banks, scarps and several platform enclosures which suggest depopulation in the Medieval period or later. <1>
The areas have been bulldozed in recent years. Both are arable and under crops but show no evidence of any banks or platforms. <2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. 19-SEP-55.
- <1.1> SDO17361 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 11-APR-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1975 1048-9.
- <2> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. 28-OCT-76.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 198881.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 6563 0301 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST60SE |
| Civil Parish | Up Cerne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 119 012 A
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 60 SE 5
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 198881
Record last edited
Nov 5 2021 12:28PM