Monument record MDO31228 - Field system, Ridgeway Hill, Steeple

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Summary

Fragments of a field system of prehistoric or medieval origin are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs on Ridgeway Hill, Steeple.

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Full Description

Fragments of a field system of prehistoric or medieval origin are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs on Ridgeway Hill, Steeple. (1-3). The features have been plough-levelled or are under scrub and no longer visible on the latest Google Earth imagery. The site was digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck NMP.

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 2414-15.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 2416-17.
  • <3> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 27-MAR-1945. RAF 106G/LA200 2026-7.

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Grid reference SY 91670 81662 (point) (19 map features)
Map sheet SY98SW
Civil Parish Steeple with Tyneham; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Jul 18 2014 12:37PM

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