Monument record MDO41135 - Possible Bronze Age barrow, Knighton, Poole
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Summary
A ring ditch to the southwest of Knighton Farm is very faintly visible on 1940s aerial photographs. The feature may be a possible Bronze Age barrow, although it is also possible the feature is of modern agricultural origin. It was digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A possible ring ditch to the southwest of Knighton Farm is very faintly visible on 1940s aerial photographs (1).
The feature measures around 26.5m in diameter and has a 1.5m wide external ditch. It is situated towards the southeast edge of a field on the west side of Knighton Lane. Another possible ring ditch of similar shape and size is situated 20m to the southeast (MDO41136).
The feature may be a possible Bronze Age barrow, although it is also possible the feature is of modern agricultural origin.
The site is s till fields on current Google Earth imagery but with much modern boundary change and under cultivation. The feature is no longer visible . It was digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO16030 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 12-OCT-45. RAF/106G/T/11 V 5089-90.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 0463 9730 (point) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09NW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 6 2020 11:04AM
