Monument record MDO4335 - Prehistoric field system, Melbury Abbas
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Summary
Fragmentary remains of an extensive prehistoric field system survive on the steeper slopes of Melbury Down and Compton Down.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
ST 894196 - ST 905196 Remains of at least 100 acres of 'Celtic' fields seen on air photographs south and south east of Breeze Hill have now been levelled by ploughing or are obscured by conifers. <1-2>
Area centred ST 900196. Ground evidence for the 'Celtic' field system formerly covering the southern slopes of Breeze Hill is now completely obscured by mature mixed woodland. <4>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SDO99 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1972. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume IV (North). 120.
- <2> SDO17861 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 19-AUG-76. RAF/542 F21 080-081.
- <3> SWX1583 Map: Atkinson, R J C. 1949. spec 6 inch (RJCA 1.3.49).
- <4> SDO11902 Unpublished document: Stone, J W. Field Investigators Comments JWS. F1 JWS 06-JUN-78.
- <5> SDO131 Index: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Records. ST 82 SE 51.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 206543.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 8931 1922 (2454m by 1582m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST81NE |
| Civil Parish | Compton Abbas; Dorset |
| Civil Parish | Melbury Abbas; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 038 017
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 82 SE 51
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 206543
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Ancient Field Group 79
Record last edited
Sep 21 2022 8:05PM