Monument record MDO39851 - Possible Prehistoric pits, Gussage All Saints
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Summary
A series of possible pits are visible as cropmarks in a field to the northeast of Amen Corner, Gussage All Saints on a 2002 aerial photograph. The possible pits are located to the east and northeast of a probable Iron Age or Romano-British enclosure and field system (MDO39849) and may be prehistoric features associated with these. Alternatively they may be later marl pits, or even natural geological features. The features were digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A series of possible pits are visible as cropmarks in a field to the northeast of Amen Corner, Gussage All Saints on a 2002 aerial photograph (1). The possible pits are located to the east and northeast of a probable Iron Age or Romano-British enclosure and field system (MDO39849) and may be prehistoric features associated with these. Alternatively they may be later chalk marl pits, or even natural geological features.
The features were digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SDO15639 Aerial Photograph: National Monuments Record. 17-JUL-02. NMR 21704/16 (SU0010/33).
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SU 0079 1047 (point) (15 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SU01SW |
| Civil Parish | Gussage All Saints; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 7 2018 1:21PM
