Monument record MDO44759 - Enclosure north east of Ryall's Farm, Gussage St Michael
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Summary
An enclosure, defined by a ditch, and with evidence for Bronze Age and Iron Age activity, is located close to Ryall's Farm. Some excavation occurred in 1990.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
This enclosure was excavated and described by Martin Green as ' A large enclosure with a ditch almost 2m deep, (that) produced pottery spanning the late Bronze Age to early Iron Age.' The description includes a plan. <3>
Part of this enclosure was observed and transcribed from aerial photography dating from July 1976. <1>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO18821 Aerial Photograph: National Monuments Record. 08-JUL-1976. NMR ST9812/1/18.
- <2> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. Object Number: MD002804..
- <3> SDO18820 Monograph: Green, Martin. 2000. A Landscape Revealed. 10,000 Years on a Chalkland Farm. 110.
- <4> SWX999 Unpublished document: Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments. Information from Martin Green, Down Farm, Gussage St Michael.
- <5>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1307366. [Mapped feature: #634169 ]
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 9823 1269 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST91SE |
| Civil Parish | Gussage St Michael; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 91 SE 218
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1307366
Record last edited
Nov 30 2022 2:59PM