Monument record MDO39722 - Post medieval or early 20th century enclosure, Sopley Common, Hurn
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Summary
A small semi-circular banked enclosure on Sopley Common is visible on 1940s aerial photographs. The enclosure may be of post medieval or earlier origin, although a later date is also possible. It may be agricultural in function but may alternatively be military in origin. The feature was digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A small semi-circular banked enclosure on Sopley Common is visible on 1940s aerial photographs (1). The enclosure measures around 4.5m across and is located on open heathland. A possible entrance is visible facing west.
The enclosure may be of post medieval or earlier origin, although a later date is also possible. It may be agricultural in function but may alternatively be military in origin.
An enclosure is visble at this location on a 2002 vertical aerial photograph, although this appears larger - about 9m across, and with a possible entrance facing south (2). The banks are heavily vegetated. It may be the same feature, or an altered version of the original.
The feature was digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 1412 9642 (point) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19NW |
| Civil Parish | Hurn; Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: MDO39542
Record last edited
Nov 7 2017 12:26PM