Monument record MDO41039 - Possible late prehistoric pits, Lake Farm, Poole
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Summary
A loose cluster of sub-circular ditched features to the east of Lake Farm are visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs. The features may be pits of late prehistoric origin, possibly associated with Iron Age or Romano-British occupation. The features are situated within the area of a Roman military site (MDO5864). They were digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
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Full Description
A loose cluster of sub-circular ditched features to the east of Lake Farm are visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs (1).
The features comprise a loose grouping of small pits around 1.5m in diameter. They are situated on the east side of the field adjacent to Lake Farm to the east and are closely associated with parallel ditched linears (MDO41038) of possible late prehistoric origin.
The features may be pits of late prehistoric origin, possibly associated with Iron Age or Romano-British occupation in the vicinity. The features are situated within the area of a Roman military site (MDO5864) and could potentially be associated with this.
The features were digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO16004 Aerial Photograph: National Monuments Record. 16-JUN-70. NMR 198/40 (SZ0099/005).
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 0024 9915 (point) (8 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09NW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 3 2021 2:04PM