Monument record MDO40253 - Possible prehistoric boundary bank, St Giles's Park, Wimborne St Giles

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Summary

A curvilinear banked earthwork at St Giles's Park is visible as a cropmark on a 1989 aerial photograph. The feature may represent a boundary feature of potentially prehistoric date, although a later origin is also possible. The feature was digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

A curvilinear banked earthwork at St Giles's Park is visible as a cropmark on a 1989 aerial photograph (1). The feature measures around 61.5m long by 7m wide and it is located adjacent to the east side of a linear earthwork of potentially prehistoric origin (MDO6279). The feature may also represent a boundary feature of potentially prehistoric date, although a later historic origin for this feature is also possible. The feature was digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. 05-MAY-89. OS89135 V 284-5.

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Location

Grid reference SU 0388 1140 (point) (3 map features)
Map sheet SU01SW
Civil Parish Wimborne St Giles; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Mar 7 2018 2:01PM

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