Monument record MDO5847 - Prehistoric field system on Sovell Down
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Summary
A Celtic field system situated on the ridge between the Crichel and the Gussage Brooks, and visible as cropmarks on air photographs. The fields lie mostly along the north east side of the ridge, on either side of the Ackling Dyke Roman road, extending broadly between. Towards the southeastern end of their extent, the fields adjoin an Iron Age settlement.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
'Celtic' fields, now almost totally levelled by ploughing, are faintly seen on air photographs on the ridge between the Crichel and the Gussage Brooks. They lie mostly along the NE side of the ridge, on either side of the Roman Road (ST 985104 to ST 986112 to SU 003102). Towards the SE end the fields adjoin the Iron Age settlement and almost certainly are associated with it. <2>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SDO18356 Map: Atkinson, R J C. Annotated record map 1 to 6 inch scale. 1.3.49.
- <2> SDO129 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1975. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume V (East). 118.
- <2.1> SDO19342 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. RAF 58/3250 0059-60.
- <2.2> SDO19343 Aerial Photograph: F22 58/1090 0138-40).
- <3> SWX800 Monograph: Bowen, H C. 1990. The Archaeology of Bokerley Dyke. 127 pp. Area Plan 2.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 210045.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 99 10 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST91SE |
| Civil Parish | Moor Crichel; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 3 015 010
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 91 SE 29
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 210045
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Celtic Field Group 84
Record last edited
Feb 3 2023 11:28AM