Monument record MDO39094 - Late prehistoric field system, Waddon Hill, Stoke Abbott
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Summary
The remains of a possible late prehistoric or Roman field system to the north of Waddon Hill, Stoke Abbott, are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of the 1940s and 1970s. The site was digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.
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Full Description
ST 447017. On the North slopes of Waddon Hill, and now ploughed out were several well-preserved small scarps of Celtic field. <1>
The remains of a possible late prehistoric or Roman field system to the north of Waddon Hill, Stoke Abbott, are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of the 1940s <2> and 1970s <3>. Roman tesserae and a section of possible walling are recorded towards the western end of the site (MDO2534). The site is particularly visible on an aerial photograph taken in 1971 <3> and is still partially visible on the latest Google Earth imagery <4>. The site was digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO17567 Unpublished document: Unpublished revision RCHME Dorset I (West) Undated (Stoke Abbott file).
- <2> SDO14843 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 11-APR-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1075 FP 1082-3.
- <3> SDO14856 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1971. RAF/39/3826 V 0135-6.
- <4> SDO14562 Aerial Photograph: Google Earth. 2006. Google Earth vertical photograph.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 883395.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 44889 01670 (point) (18 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST40SW |
| Civil Parish | Stoke Abbott; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 40 SW 37
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 883395
Record last edited
Jan 27 2022 5:24PM