Monument record MDO40325 - Possible prehistoric pits, Edmonsham
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Summary
A loose cluster of small sub-circular cropmarks on the north side of the Drive Plantation, St Giles's Park, are visible on 1997 aerial photographs. The features may represent prehistoric pits, although a natural or agricultual origin is also possible. The features were digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
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Full Description
A loose cluster of small sub-circular cropmarks on the north side of the Drive Plantation, St Giles's Park, are visible on 1997 aerial photographs (1-3).
The features vary between sub-oval and sub-circular in form and are around 3m in diameter. The are situated within an area of late prehistoric activity and on the northwest edges of a probable late prehistoric or medieval field system (MDO39515). The features may represent late prehistoric pits, although it also possible they are of natural or agricultural origin. There is a possible continuation of similar features on the north side of the B3081 (MDO40324).
The features were digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
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Location
| Grid reference | SU 0466 1201 (point) (11 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SU01SW |
| Civil Parish | Edmondsham; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 14 2018 3:51PM