Monument record MDO41665 - Possible late prehistoric pits, New Barn Farm, Shapwick
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Summary
A cluster of sub-circular ditched features to the southwest of New Barn Farm are visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs. The features are situated within an area of late prehistoric activity and may be pits of similar date, potentially anywhere between Neolithic and Romano-British in origin. Alternatively they may be natural geological features. They were digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A cluster of sub-circular ditched features to the southwest of New Barn Farm are visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs (1-2). The features are situated within an area of late prehistoric activity and may be pits of similar date, potentially anywhere between Neolithic and Romano-British in origin. Alternatively they may be natural geological features.
The features were digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 9526 0129 (point) (7 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST90SE |
| Civil Parish | Shapwick; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 5 2018 3:59PM
