Monument record MDO43911 - Prehistoric boundary ditch or trackway, Shapwick

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Summary

A linear ditch is visible as cropmarks crossing two modern fields to the west of the field system described in MDO43904. It is considered likely to be a boundary ditch or trackway of later prehistoric origin and was digitally recorded during the Dorset Middle Stour AI&M Project.

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

A linear ditch is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs (1) crossing two modern fields to the west of the field system described in MDO43904. It runs for over 550m and is considered likely to be a boundary ditch or trackway of later prehistoric origin. It was digitally recorded during the Dorset Middle Stour AI&M Project.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: J R Boyden. 07-FEB-1971. JRB 371/4587.

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Location

Grid reference ST 9576 0237 (point)
Map sheet ST90SE
Civil Parish Shapwick; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Aug 1 2022 6:51PM

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