Monument record MDO439 - Enclosure, south west of Poundbury Camp, Dorchester
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Summary
A double-ditched sub-rectangular enclosure to the southwest of Poundbury Camp was recognised from parch marks in 1976. The enclosure is undated, but its size and morphology suggests a Middle Bronze Age - Early Iron Age date.
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Full Description
A double-ditched sub-rectangular enclosure to the southwest of Poundbury Camp was recognised from parch marks in 1976. <1>
This enclosure measured about 50 m across and lay just to the north of the Roman road. The enclosure is undated, but a Middle Bronze Age - Early Iron Age date has been proposed. <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO9646 Article in serial: Keen, L. 1976. 'Dorset Archaeology in 1976. Dorchester (SY 685911)' Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society.. 98. 56.
- <2> SDO9630 Monograph: Sparey Green, C. 1987. Excavations at Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset 1966-1982. Volume 1: The Settlements. 1.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 453566.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6799 9110 (55m by 53m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Bradford Peverell; Dorset |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 014 031
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 69 SE 183
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 453566
Record last edited
Mar 19 2024 12:12PM