Monument record MDO5092 - Ring ditch, Tarrant Launceston
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Summary
A ring-ditch visible as a crop mark on oblique aerial photographs taken by Francesca Radcliffe. Interpreted as being the probable remains of a Bronze Age round barrow. Diameter of 14 metres.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A ring ditch identified on aerial photograph by Bowden RCHME (1991) Tarrant Launceston a53. Diameter of 14 metres and identified as being part of the Launceston Down North Group (RCHM 1972, 107).
There appears to have been some confusion over the grid reference as the aerial photographs cited actually show the round barrows recorded as ST 91 SE 7, 57, 100 and 191. Alternatively, since the area was extensively examined by the Piggotts in 1938, it must have been ploughed out by then. Not visible on the ground and not recommended for scheduling.
ST95721161 Cropmark of ring ditch (FR 6-7/30). <1>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SDO90 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1991. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1990. 112. Volume 112, p128. Aerial Photography: New Sites - Tarrant Launceston.
- <2> SDO13178 Aerial Photograph: Radcliffe, F M. Oblique aerial photographs. FR 6-7/30.
- <3> SDO14864 Monograph: Bowen, H C. 1991. The Archaeology of Bokerley Dyke: Inventory. 7.
- <4> SDO18279 Scheduling record: English Heritage. English Heritage Alternative Action Report. SJ Lobb, MPPA, Mar-2000.
- <5> SDO12459 Unpublished document: Bishop, Sharon. 2009. Tarrant Launceston 15 & Environs. Aerial Photograph Survey & Analysis. Sharon Bishop/16-JUN-09/English Heritage.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1408617.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 9572 1161 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST91SE |
| Civil Parish | Tarrant Launceston; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 060 063
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 91 SE 231
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1408617
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Tarrant Launceston a53
Record last edited
Aug 25 2022 2:35PM