Monument record MDO44452 - Cropmarks of a Later prehistoric double-ditched enclosure, Bradford Abbas
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Summary
Cropmark of a possible later prehistoric double-ditched enclosure seen on aerial photographs. This oval enclosure is orientated east-west and measures approximately 50m across. It consists of a broad inner ditch perhaps up to 4m across with a narrower outer ditch. The cropmark is more indistinct at its western end.
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Full Description
The cropmark of a possible later prehistoric double-ditched enclosure can be seen on HE Reconnaissance aerial photographs taken in 2010. Situated close to the River Yeo at ST 5855 1415, this oval enclosure is orientated east-west and measures approximately 50m across. It consists of a broad inner perhaps up to 4m across with a narrower outer ditch; the cropmark is more indistinct at its western end. <1>
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 5855 1415 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST51SE |
| Civil Parish | Bradford Abbas; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 51 SE 66
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1595671
Record last edited
Sep 27 2022 2:57PM