Monument record MDO6000 - Prehistoric linear earthwork near Badbury Rings
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Summary
Damaged linear earthwork near Badbury Rings, close to the Kingston Lacy Beech Avenue.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The earthwork was excavated by F and H L Vacher in 1965, and reported on by Wessex Archaeology in 1988. The Wessex Archaeology report indicates that the earthwork post-dates phases of Neolithic and Beaker settlement, and may be Middle Bronze Age in origin.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO87 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1988. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1987. 109. 65-78.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 9560 0301 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST90SE |
| Civil Parish | Shapwick; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 3 019 035 B
Record last edited
Jul 23 2022 7:06PM