Monument record MDO39050 - Prehistoric enclosure north of North Farm buildings, Spetisbury
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Summary
Cropmarks visible on an aerial photograph. Interpreted as an enclosure, probably of prehistoric date. The rectilinear enclosure abuts the northern side of a linear bank and ditched boundary described separately in MDO45686 and was digitally recorded from aerial photographs taken in 1976 during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM.
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Full Description
ST 89640258. Enclosure of uncertain form visible on air photographs by North Farm. Area under 0.14 ha. <1-2>
A rectilinear ditched enclosure 38m by 27m across is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs taken in 1976 <4>. The rectilinear enclosure abuts the northern side of a linear bank and ditched boundary described separately in MDO45686 and was digitally recorded during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO14864 Monograph: Bowen, H C. 1991. The Archaeology of Bokerley Dyke: Inventory. 24.
- <1.1> SDO14865 Aerial Photograph: NMR ST 8902/1. ST8902.
- <2> SWX800 Monograph: Bowen, H C. 1990. The Archaeology of Bokerley Dyke. 127 pp. 91.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 868679.
- <4> SDO18034 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 16-NOV-2021. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 8964 0258 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80SE |
| Civil Parish | Spetisbury; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 80 SE 55
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 868679
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Spetisbury 37
Record last edited
Feb 21 2023 7:01PM