Monument record MDO43841 - Later prehistoric linear earthwork, Shapwick
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Summary
A linear ditched boundary is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs and was digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M Project. To the south it continues as a low bank on lidar imagery.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A linear ditched boundary is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs (1-2) and was digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M Project. To the south it continues as a low bank on lidar imagery (3) and the ditch is incorprated into the field system/enclosures described in MDO43842. To the north east it continues as part of MDO43840. Overall the linear can be traced for over 900m and is considered likely to be a later prehistoric linear boundary.
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 9539 0302 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST90SE |
| Civil Parish | Shapwick; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 870274
Record last edited
Jul 24 2022 9:00AM