Monument record MDO313 - Iron Age field system, Bincombe
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Summary
In Bincombe and Weymouth parishes 'Celtic' fields are clearly seen only north east of the south entrance of the Bincombe Tunnel on the south shoulder of the chalk ridge about 400 feet. above Ordnance Datum. Two complete fields are 88 yards. by 40 yards. Lynchets are generally about 3 feet high, occasionally 5 feet Very faint remains over about 20 acres continue north, over the crest.
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Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO150 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3. 627.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 673 855 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68NE |
| Civil Parish | Bincombe; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 010 078
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Celtic Field Group Group 7
Record last edited
Oct 25 2017 3:40PM
