Monument record MDO47811 - Post medieval tree enclosure rings, Badbury Rings, Shapwick
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Summary
Possible embanked hut circle surviving as an earthwork inside Badbury Rings.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
During detailed RCHME field survey of the interior of Badbury Rings hillfort in 1993, a possible embanked hut circle was recorded in the SW quadrant, just below a fenced-off section of plantation. The feature is sub-circular in appearance with an internal diameter of 4.8m. The surrounding bank measures up to 5m in width and 0.6m high. No visible entrance was discernible. A full survey report is available in NMR Archives. (1)
Site of hut circle completely obscured by brambles. (2)
Sources/Archives (8)
- <1> SDO19358 Monograph: Donachie, J D. 1994. RCHME Field Survey Report: Badbury Rings Hillfort, Shapwick, Dorset.
- <2> SDO20533 Verbal communication: Donachie, J D. RCHME Surveyor's comments JDD. 09-Aug-1996.
- <3> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. 1061623.
- <4> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. 1182419.
- <5> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. 918802.
- <6> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. AF0918785.
- <7> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. AF1127432.
- <8> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1060444.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 9636 0295 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST90SE |
| Civil Parish | Shapwick; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 90 SE 110
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1060444
Record last edited
Feb 26 2024 11:26AM
