Monument record MDO4990 - Prehistoric field system, Tarrant Hinton
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Summary
Cropmarks of an Iron Age/Romano-British field system and pit alignment.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
(Centred ST 950119) Field system visible on air photographs. <1>
'Celtic' fields, centred ST 950120, lie on Tarrant Hinton Down and Launceston Down. Those that formerly covered much of Tarrant Hinton Down (ST 946126-ST 950111) have been levelled by ploughing and for the most part are visible only as faint traces on air photographs. On the N they adjoin and appear to be associated with the Iron Age and Romano-British settlement (ST 91 SW 26). Further S they surround and incorporate a small group of round barrows (ST 91 SW 37). Their relationship to the dyke (ST 91 SE 41) at ST 952119 is uncertain. At their southern limit the fields are clearly cut by the W end of another dyke (ST 91 SW 40). <2>
A rapid examination of air photography suggests the presence of a number of linear features, some intersecting with each other, and a pit alignment also connecting; all apparently aligned with the field system. <3>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX1583 Map: Atkinson, R J C. 1949. spec 6 inch (RJCA 1.3.49).
- <2> SDO99 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1972. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume IV (North). 119.
- <3> SWX1708 Unpublished document: Miller, Andrew. 1993. RCHME: AP Primary Recording Project.
- <3.1> SDO19378 Aerial Photograph: National Monuments Record. NMR 4349: 32-6.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 210217.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 950 111 (point) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST91SE |
| Civil Parish | Tarrant Hinton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 058 059
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 91 SW 28
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 210217
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Celtic Field Group 74
Record last edited
Aug 25 2023 10:19AM
