Monument record MDO44010 - Prehistoric field boundaries, Crab Farm, Shapwick
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Summary
Perpendicular ditched linears are visible as cropmarks and earthworks on aerial photographs to the north east of Crab Farm. The features are cut by the Roman Road from Old Sarum to Dorchester and are therefore considered to be of later prehistoric date. They were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M Project.
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Full Description
Perpendicular ditched linears are visible as cropmarks and earthworks on aerial photographs to the north east of Crab Farm (1-4). The features are cut by the Roman Road from Old Sarum to Dorchester (MDO43945) and are therefore considered to be of later prehistoric date. They were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M Project.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO18114 Aerial Photograph: National Monuments Record. 02-JUN-2006. NMR 24222/24.
- <2> SDO18143 Aerial Photograph: National Monuments Record. 04-SEP-1995. NMR 15397/58.
- <3> SDO18277 Aerial Photograph: National Monuments Record. 15-APR-2002. NMR 21605/03.
- <4> SDO18112 Aerial Photograph: J R Boyden. 02-JUL-1976. JRB 3095/6.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 9558 0272 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST90SE |
| Civil Parish | Shapwick; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 5 2022 6:05PM