Monument record MDO45744 - Later prehistoric ring ditch, Blandford St Mary
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Summary
A ring ditch, 19m across, is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs at Blandford St Mary. The feature lies in close proximity to the possible enclosed settlement with associated trackways and pits described in MDO45743 and may be the site of a plough-levelled Bronze Age round barrow or a later prehistoric hut circle. It was digitally recorded during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM.
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Full Description
A ring ditch, 19m across, is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs at Blandford St Mary <1>. The feature lies in close proximity to the possible enclosed settlement with associated trackways and pits described in MDO45743 and may be the site of a plough-levelled Bronze Age round barrow or a later prehistoric hut circle. It was digitally recorded during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO19499 Aerial Photograph: J R Boyden. 25-MAR-1970. JRB 9724/ORACLEF11.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 8868 0430 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80SE |
| Civil Parish | Blandford St Mary; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 80 SE 34
Record last edited
Feb 25 2023 4:26PM
