Monument record MDO45345 - Prehistoric/Roman field system, Tarrant Monkton
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Summary
Part of a possible later Prehistoric and/or Roman field system is visible as soilmarks on aerial photographs. The site comprises three broad linear ditches which extend north / south for up to 275m; the two easternmost are aligned and the third ditch is situated 23m and parallel to their west. The ditches suggest a long rectangular field on a north / south orientation.
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Full Description
Part of a possible later Prehistoric and / or Roman field system is visible as soilmarks on aerial photographs. The site is centred at ST 9463 0806 and comprises three broad linear ditches which extend north / south for up to 275m; the two easternmost are aligned and extend between ST 9460 0819 and ST 9467 0793. The third ditch is situated 23m and parallel to their west and extends between ST 9457 0817 and ST 9459 0810. The ditches suggest a long rectangular field on a north / south orientation. <1>
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 9463 0806 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST90NW |
| Civil Parish | Tarrant Monkton; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 90 NW 160
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1481009
Record last edited
Jan 26 2023 10:47AM