Monument record MDO44453 - Cropmarks of fragments of Prehistoric or Roman enclosures or boundaries, Bradford Abbas
Please read our guidance about the use of Dorset Historic Environment Record data.
Summary
Possible fragments of Prehistoric or Roman enclosures or boundaries are visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs. Parts of three irregular ditches measure up to 22m long.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Possible fragments of Prehistoric or Roman enclosures, or boundaries, are visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs. There are numerous geological cropmarks in the same field but these appear to be on different alignments to the possible archaeological cropmarks. Parts of three irregular ditches measure up to 22m long. More possible enclosures are situated to the north-west - see NMR monument 1539333 [MDO44448]. They are centred at ST 5877 1485.
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. <1-2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1>XY SDO18599 Aerial Photograph: National Monuments Record. 28-JUN-2010. NMR ST5814/005-006 (26650/14-15). [Mapped feature: #633836 ]
- <2> SDO17301 Digital archive: Historic England. Externally held archive: Bradford Abbas Roman Camp and Environs Air Photograph Interpretation. Object Number: MD003118.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1539377.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 5877 1485 (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 61
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1539377
Record last edited
Sep 27 2022 2:47PM