Monument record MDO44092 - Later prehistoric settlement, Charlton Barrow, Charlton Marshall, Spetisbury
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Summary
The probable site of a later prehistoric settlement is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs and was digitally recorded during the Dorset Middle Stour AI&M Project. It comprises a polygonal enclosure with associated ditched field boundaries, enclosure fragments and possible trackways straddling the parish boundary between Charlton Marshall and Spetisbury and covering an area of approximately 49 hectares.
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Full Description
The probable site of a later prehistoric settlement is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs and was digitally recorded during the Dorset Middle Stour AI&M Project [1-2]. It comprises a polygonal enclosure 26m across straddling the parish boundary between Charlton Marshall and Spetisbury at ST 90272 03288. It is associated with linear ditches to the north and south which appear to be fragments of other rectilinear enclosures, field boundaries and trackways which together cover an area of approximately 49 hectares.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 9029 0324 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST90SW |
| Civil Parish | Spetisbury; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 19 2022 5:43PM