Monument record MDO46410 - Probable later prehistoric or Roman field boundaries, Bere Down, Bere Regis
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Summary
Fragments of banked field boundaries are visible as earthworks aerial photographs to either side of the Roman Road at Bere Down, Bere Regis. The linears run approximately NE-SW and are considered to be later prehistoric or Roman in date. They cover an area of over 36 hectares and were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM.
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Full Description
Fragments of banked field boundaries are visible as earthworks aerial photographs to either side of the Roman Road at Bere Down, Bere Regis <1-4>. The linears run approximately NE-SW and are considered to be later prehistoric or Roman in date. They cover an area of over 36 hectares and were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO18034 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 16-NOV-2021. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.
- <2> SDO19892 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 RS 4121.
- <3> SDO19881 Aerial Photograph: 11-APR-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1974 RP 3349-51.
- <4> SDO19910 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 20-MAR-1945. RAF/106G/LA/187 RS 4017.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 8441 9679 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY89NW |
| Civil Parish | Bere Regis; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 28 2023 10:38AM