Monument record MDO42936 - Possible prehistoric ring ditch/barrow?, Shearplace Hill, Sydling St Nicholas
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Summary
A possible sub-circular ring ditch/mound is visible as a cropmark on aerial photographs on Shearplace Hill, Sydling St Nicholas. The feature may be a Bronze Age barrow, although it may be of natural origin, a fairy ring perhaps. The feature was digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Frome AIM project.
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Full Description
A possible sub-circular ring ditch/mound is visible as a cropmark on aerial photographs on Shearplace Hill, Sydling St Nicholas (1, 2). The feature is approximately 11m in diameter and potentially comprises a 1m wide outer ditch encompassing a 9m in diameter internal mound. The feature may be a Bronze Age barrow, although it may alternatively be of natural geological origin. The feature was digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Frome AIM project.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 6401 9839 (point) (6 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69NW |
| Civil Parish | Sydling St Nicholas; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 31 2021 3:54PM