Monument record MDO29359 - Possible late prehistoric hut circle, The Warren, Chaldon Herring
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Summary
A low, roughly circular bank is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of The Warren. It is located within the remains of an extensive late prehistoric field system (MDO8266), suggesting it could be the remains of a hut circle associated with it. Alternatively it could be a pit associated with post medieval extractive activities in this area.
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Full Description
A low, roughly circular bank, approximately 16.5m x 18.5m in size, is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of The Warren (1). It is located within the remains of an extensive late prehistoric field system (MDO8266), suggesting it could be the remains of a hut circle associated with it. Alternatively it could be a pit associated with post medieval extractive activities in this area. This feature was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). It is not visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial imagery available to the project.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO12932 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 F36 2438-9.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 7987 8081 (24m by 27m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78SE |
| Civil Parish | Chaldon Herring; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 3 2013 12:59PM