Monument record MDO41818 - Prehistoric field system, King Down, Pamphill
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Summary
A field system of probable prehistoric date is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs on Kings Down. The bank and ditched features cover an area of 20 hectares in the fields surrounding the King Down Barrow Group (MDO5884-7). The field boundaries underlie the modern field pattern and are considered to be of prehistoric in origin, they were digitally plotted during the Dorset Stour NMP.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A field system of probable prehistoric date is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs on Kings Down (1-4). The bank and ditched features cover an area of 20 hectares in the fields surrounding the King Down Barrow Group (MDO5884-7). The field boundaries underlie the modern field pattern and are considered to be of prehistoric in origin, they were digitally plotted during the Dorset Stour NMP.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO16285 Aerial Photograph: National Monuments Record. 21-APR-1976. NMR 929/4004-5 (NMR ST9803/1).
- <2> SDO16286 Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. 24-APR-1988. OS/81016 V 092-3.
- <3> SDO16287 Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. 13-SEP-1982. OS/82203 V 058-9.
- <4> SDO16277 Aerial Photograph: National Monuments Record. 15-APR-2002. NMR 21628/17, 19-20 (NMR ST9803/5-7).
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 9795 0341 (point) (18 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST90SE |
| Civil Parish | Pamphill; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 19 2018 11:02AM
