Monument record MDO40059 - Possible prehistoric pits, Knowlton, Woodlands
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Summary
Three small sub-circular cropmarks within the Knowlton Barrow Group are visible on 1995 aerial photographs. The features may represent small Prehistoric or Roman pits. The pits are located between the outer ditches of the Great Barrow and Church Henge at Knowlton. The feature was mapped by English Heritage's Knowlton Circles Project and was digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
SU 0246 1021. Three pits of uncertain date are visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs, and have been mapped by EH's Knowlton Circles Project. The pits are located between the outer ditches of the Great Barrow (SU 01 SW 106) and Church Henge (SU 01 SW 102) at Knowlton, and are probably Prehistoric or Roman in date. <1>
Three small sub-circular cropmarks within the Knowlton Barrow Group are visible on 1990s aerial photographs. <2>
The features measure between 1.3m by 2.5m; 4m by 5.8m and 3.5m by 5.9m. They are located adjacent to the southwest side of the Great Barrow in the Knowlton Barrow Group (MDO6443). The features may represent small prehistoric pits.
The feature was digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO15702 Aerial Photograph: National Monuments Record. 13-JUL-1995. NMR15314/009 (SU0210/072).
- <2> SDO15706 Aerial Photograph: National Monuments Record. 13-JUL-95. NMR 15314/016 (SU0210/079).
- <3> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. AF1339047.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1409963.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SU 0247 1022 (point) (5 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SU01SW |
| Civil Parish | Woodlands; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SU 01 SW 219
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1409963
Record last edited
Mar 7 2023 9:05AM