Monument record MDO45836 - Later prehistoric field system, Charlton Marshall
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Summary
An extensive bank and ditched field system of possible later prehistoric origin is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs and low earthworks on lidar imagery. The system appears to have been reused in the medieval period; it covers much of the northern portion of the parish of Charlton Marshall and extends northwards into Blandford St Mary and to the south into Spetisbury, in all covering over 420 hectares. The features were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM Project.
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Full Description
An extensive bank and ditched field system of possible later prehistoric origin is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs and low earthworks on lidar imagery. The system appears to have been reused in the medieval period; it covers much of the northern portion of the parish of Charlton Marshall and extends northwards into Blandford St Mary and to the south into Spetisbury, in all covering over 420 hectares. The features were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM Project.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 8857 0337 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80SE |
| Civil Parish | Blandford St Mary; Dorset |
| Civil Parish | Charlton Marshall; Dorset |
| Civil Parish | Spetisbury; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 6 2023 6:36PM