Monument record MDO43842 - Later prehistoric or Roman ditches, Shapwick
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Summary
A group of perpendicular ditches is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs and was digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M Project.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
St 95170269. Linear feature visible on air photographs, overall length 970 m. Intersects [ST 90 SW 18] at 95350295. The feature shows as a dark band up to 18m wide, possibly a road line [transcription plan]. (1-2)
A group of ditched enclosures and field boundaries immediately to the south of the junction between two later prehistoric linear boundaries (MDO43841 and MDO43843) to the north of Crab Farm. They are considered likely to be contemporary with the boundaries as they respect their alignments. The features are visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs (3) and were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M Project.
Shapwick 90
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO14864 Monograph: Bowen, H C. 1991. The Archaeology of Bokerley Dyke: Inventory. 2.
- <1a> SDO19356 Aerial Photograph: BKS Surveys Ltd. NMR VAP (BKS) ST 9502/1.
- <2> SWX800 Monograph: Bowen, H C. 1990. The Archaeology of Bokerley Dyke. 127 pp. 42.
- <3> SDO18114 Aerial Photograph: National Monuments Record. 02-JUN-2006. NMR 24222/24.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 9522 0281 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST90SE |
| Civil Parish | Shapwick; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 90 SE 103
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 871858
Record last edited
Feb 26 2024 12:28PM