Monument record MDO45811 - Prehistoric trackway, east of North Farm, Spetisbury
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Summary
A trackway is visible as cropmarks and earthworks on aerial photographs and lidar imagery running north-south for 2700m across the entire parish of Spetisbury, east of North Farm. It is considered likely to be of later prehistoric origin and the line continues along a modern roadway into Sturminster Marshall at its southern end. It was digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M Project. The trackway continues north into Charlton Marshall and is recorded further in MDO44156.
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Full Description
A trackway is visible as cropmarks and earthworks on aerial photographs and lidar imagery running north-south for 2700m across the entire parish of Spetisbury, east of North Farm <1-2>. It is considered likely to be of later prehistoric origin and the line continues along a modern roadway into Sturminster Marshall at its southern end. It was digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M Project. The trackway continues north into Charlton Marshall and is recorded further in MDO44156.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 8961 0202 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80SE |
| Civil Parish | Spetisbury; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 2 2023 3:56PM