Monument record MDO5653 - Ring-ditch, Down Farm, Gussage St Michael
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Summary
A ring ditch visible as a soil mark at Down Farm, immediately adjacent to the northwest side of the Dorset Cursus. Approximately 16m in diameter. Interpreted as the probable remains of a round barrow. Note that Grinsell's grid reference erroneously locates the ring ditch within the Cursus.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
ST 9998 1438, Down Farm. Ring-ditch sometimes seen as a soil mark. <1>
Grinsell records information from Martin Green that this monument is sometimes seen as a soil mark. <1>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX1703 Monograph: Grinsell, L V. 1982. Dorset Barrows Supplement. 40.
- <2> SDO134 Index: Trust for Wessex Archaeology. 1986. Dorset Barrow Survey.
- <3> SWX800 Monograph: Bowen, H C. 1990. The Archaeology of Bokerley Dyke. 127 pp.
- <4> SDO14864 Monograph: Bowen, H C. 1991. The Archaeology of Bokerley Dyke: Inventory. 8.
- <5>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 912602. [Mapped feature: #635065 ]
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 9989 1440 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST91SE |
| Civil Parish | Gussage St Michael; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 3 008 047
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 91 SE 107
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 912602
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Gussage St Michael 45
Record last edited
Feb 15 2023 2:46PM
