Monument record MDO29424 - Possible late prehistoic ring ditch, Halcombe Vale, East Lulworth
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Summary
A ring ditch is visible as a cropmark on aerial photographs of Rings Hill. Its close proximity to Flower's Barrow Iron Age hill fort (MMDO7654) suggests it could be the remains of a round barrow or hut circle contemporary with this. Alternatively it could be a natural fungus ring cropmark.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A ring ditch, approximately 15.2m in diameter, is visible as a cropmark on aerial photographs of Rings Hill (1). Its close proximity to Flower's Barrow Iron Age hill fort (MMDO7654) suggests it could be the remains of a round barrow or hut circle contemporary with this. Alternatively it could be a natural fungus ring cropmark. This feature was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO12674 Aerial Photograph: Channel Coastal Observatory. 20-JUL-2008. CCO Aerial Photographic Coverage 2008.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 8602 8057 (22m by 22m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY88SE |
| Civil Parish | East Lulworth; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 30 2014 12:14PM