Monument record MDO47603 - Ring ditch, Witchampton Down

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Summary

A ring ditch 30 metres in diameter. Interpreted as the remains of a Bronze Age round barrow.

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Full Description

Ring ditches Witchampton 25-31 make a new 'Hemsworth Down Group': (26) ST 96130488 diameter 30m (appears to be over-ridden by the Roman Road). <1>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1>XY Monograph: Bowen, H C. 1991. The Archaeology of Bokerley Dyke: Inventory. 10. [Mapped feature: #637408 ]
  • <2> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 761485.

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Location

Grid reference ST 9613 0488 (point)
Map sheet ST90SE
Civil Parish Witchampton; Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 90 SE 94
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 761485
  • Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Hemsworth Down Group
  • Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Witchampton 26

Record last edited

Dec 21 2023 7:56PM

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