Monument record MDO4908 - Enclosure on Main Down, Tarrant Gunville
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Summary
An enclosure probably of Iron Age date. It is kidney-shaped in plan and covers about 4 acres. Although flattened by cultivation it is still seen on air photographs.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Additional references, air photograph transcription plan and consideration of comparable enclosures. <2-3>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SDO99 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1972. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume IV (North). 96.
- <1.1> SDO18419 Aerial Photograph: National Monuments Record. NMR ST 9313/2-6.
- <1.2> SDO18420 Aerial Photograph: National Monuments Record. NMR ST 9314/1-3.
- <2> SWX800 Monograph: Bowen, H C. 1990. The Archaeology of Bokerley Dyke. 127 pp. 92.
- <3> SDO14864 Monograph: Bowen, H C. 1991. The Archaeology of Bokerley Dyke: Inventory. 25.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 210298.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 934 140 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST91SW |
| Civil Parish | Tarrant Gunville; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 057 034
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 91 SW 91
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 210298
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Tarrant Gunville 34
Record last edited
Aug 31 2022 2:07PM
