Monument record MDO45560 - Prehistoric field system, Barton Hill, Tarrant Hinton
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Summary
Traces of 'Celtic' field system visible as cropmarks on a north-facing slope of Barton Hill.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Traces of 'celtic' fields are visible as cropmarks on air photographs taken July 25th 2001. Located on a north-facing slope of Barton Hill, the cropmarks cover an area of circa 400 metres east-west by 100 metres north-south, and may be linked to the system to the west already recorded as ST 91 SW 36. A watercourse linked to ring ditch ST 91 SW 111 also appears to be channelled through the terraces/lynchets. <1>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO18427 Verbal communication: Barber, M. RCHME/EH/HE Aerial photograph interpreter's comments.
- <1.1> SDO18442 Aerial Photograph: National Monuments Record. 25-JUL-2001. NMR 21351/21.
- <2>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1382776. [Mapped feature: #635086 ]
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 9280 1160 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST91SW |
| Civil Parish | Tarrant Hinton; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 91 SW 112
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1382776
Record last edited
Feb 16 2023 11:06AM