Monument record MDO44400 - Prehistoric or Roman ditched enclosure, East Farm, Bradford Abbas
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Summary
A prehistoric or Roman enclosure is partially visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs. It is defined by ditches enclosing an area measuring 30m by 10m. The west facing side is convex.
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Full Description
A Prehistoric or Roman enclosure is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs. It is defined by ditches enclosing an area measuring 35m by 30 m centred at ST 5922 1523. The west facing side is convex. A number of pits in the vicinity of the enclosure could be archaeological or geological in origin. Cropmarks of numerous linear features crossing the enclosure, and the whole of the field, are geological in origin.
The cropmarks were interpreted and mapped during an English Heritage project on a nearby Roman Camp (Monument 1524583). All available aerial photographs of this area were examined, including those from the NMR, online sources, and the local HER. <1>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO14940 Unpublished document: Winton, H and Grady, D. 2013. A Roman Camp at Bradford Abbas, Dorset. Aerial Investigation and Mapping.
- <1.1> SDO18538 Aerial Photograph: English Heritage. 16-JUL-2013. EH 27753/16-18.
- <1.2> SDO17301 Digital archive: Historic England. Externally held archive: Bradford Abbas Roman Camp and Environs Air Photograph Interpretation.
- <2> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1577295.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 5922 1523 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST51NE |
| Civil Parish | Bradford Abbas; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 51 NE 103
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1577295
Record last edited
Sep 20 2022 5:13PM