Monument record MDO45815 - Prehistoric linear earthwork, Little Down, Blandford St Mary
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Summary
A linear bank and ditched feature is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs taken in 1970 running north-south across Little Down. It is considered likely to be an extension of the prehistoric cross dyke described in MDO3572 and was digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM.
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Full Description
A linear bank and ditched feature is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs taken in 1970 <1> running for over 300m north-south across Little Down. It is considered likely to be an extension of the prehistoric cross dyke described in MDO3572 and was digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO19461 Aerial Photograph: National Monuments Record. 04-MAR-1970. NMR 169/63-66.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 8603 0384 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80SE |
| Civil Parish | Blandford St Mary; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 2 2023 7:53PM
