Monument record MDO29152 - Medieval or post medieval enclosure, north west of Round Down, Swanage

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Summary

A possible enclosure or spoil bank, which may be of medieval or post medieval date, is visible on aerial photographs of the 1940s to the north west of Round Down, Swanage.

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Full Description

A possible medieval or post medieval enclosure is visible on recent lidar imagery on Round Down, Swanage. The earthworks consist of three sides of a possible sub-rectangular banked enclosure. The enclosure measures 38 m by 26 m. Its function is unclear. (1-2) This site was digitally plotted during the South west Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 10-FEB-1945. RAF 106G/LA128 7070-1.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 3392-3.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SZ 0212 7733 (45m by 35m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SZ07NW
Civil Parish Swanage; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Dec 5 2013 4:11PM

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