Monument record MDO4925 - Iron Age or Romano-British settlement on Manor Hill, Tarrant Gunville
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Summary
Air photographic evidence for possible Iron Age / Romano-British settlement. It incorporates an almond-shaped enclosure some 400 feet by 300 feet and is associated with a track which approaches it from the south and appears to lie among 'Celtic' fields.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
An irregular pattern of earthworks at ST 921154 on Manor Hill, probably representing a settlement flattened by ploughing, is visible on air photographs. It incorporates an almond-shaped enclosure some 400 feet by 300 feet and is associated with a track which approaches it from the south and appears to lie among 'Celtic' fields. (ST 91 NW 23). <1-2>
Fragmentary remains of this field system can still be recognised, with field banks up to 6.0m wide and 0.4m high; also the terraceway. However, neither the enclosure nor settlement proper could be identified on the ground. <3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO19171 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 27-Apr-1947. RAF CPE/UK/2038 3072-74.
- <2> SDO99 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1972. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume IV (North). 120.
- <3> SDO17369 Unpublished document: Barrett, G. Various. Field Investigators Comments GB. F1 GB 22-DEC-77.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 209974.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 921 154 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST91NW |
| Civil Parish | Tarrant Gunville; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 057 049
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 91 NW 41
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 209974
Record last edited
Jan 6 2023 3:33PM