Monument record MDO43910 - Later prehistoric ditched field boundaries and trackway, Shapwick
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Summary
Perpendicular ditches are visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs to the east of New Road, Shapwick. They are considered likely to be field boundaries and a possible trackway of later prehistoric or Roman date and were digitally recorded during the Dorset Middle Stour AI&M Project.
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Full Description
A pair of ring ditches are visible as cropmarks on air photographs taken 15 April 2002. Also visible, albeit more faint, are possible linear features and an enclosure. <2>
Perpendicular ditches are visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs to the east of New Road, Shapwick <2>. They are considered likely to be field boundaries and a possible trackway of later prehistoric or Roman date and were digitally recorded during the Dorset Middle Stour AI&M Project. The double ditched 'trackway' runs perfectly east-west towards the Roman fort (MDO6031) and may be contemporary with it.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 9512 0219 (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 134
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1403311
Record last edited
Feb 9 2023 3:41PM
