Monument record MDO45356 - Later Prehistoric or Roman field boundary, Long Crichel
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Summary
A later Prehistoric or Roman field boundary is visible as a soilmark on aerial photographs taken in 2005. The site comprises a linear bank which measures 7.5m wide and extends for 144m east / west. Although on a slightly different alignment, the bank may form a field boundary as part of a "Celtic" field system, an area of which is visible circa 620m to the south.
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Full Description
A later Prehistoric or Roman field boundary is visible as a soilmark on aerial photographs taken in 2005. The site is centred at ST 9612 1113 and comprises a linear bank which measures 7.5m wide and extends for 144m east / west, between ST 9605 1112 and ST 9619 1113. Although on a slightly different alignment, the bank may form a field boundary as part of a "Celtic" field system, an area of which is visible circa 620m to the south (see ST 90 NE 11 / UID: 209273). <1>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO18386 Aerial Photograph: National Monuments Record. 16-FEB-2005. NMR ST 9511/90 NMR 23822/02.
- <2> SDO12459 Unpublished document: Bishop, Sharon. 2009. Tarrant Launceston 15 & Environs. Aerial Photograph Survey & Analysis. Object Number: MD002384.
- <3>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1481385. [Mapped feature: #634827 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 9612 1113 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST91SE |
| Civil Parish | Long Crichel; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 91 SE 251
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1481385
Record last edited
Jan 26 2023 2:40PM