Monument record MDO6047 - Prehistoric ditch, Shapwick

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Summary

A ditch recorded during work by the National Trust on the Kingston Lacy Beech Avenue in 1989. A section through the ditch revealed a shallow, rounded profile. The filling of the ditch contained small fragments of prehistoric pottery, and it was sealed by deposits containing Romano-British pottery.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

ST 95820276, to SSW. Parallel narrow ditches, then single ditch visible on air photographs for 100m, then NW, returning towards enclosure [ST 90 SE 43] for 170m. <1-2>

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Monograph: Bowen, H C. 1990. The Archaeology of Bokerley Dyke. 127 pp. 43.
  • <1.1> Aerial Photograph: BKS Surveys Ltd. NMR VAP (BKS) ST 9502/1.
  • <2> Monograph: Bowen, H C. 1991. The Archaeology of Bokerley Dyke: Inventory. 2.
  • <3> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1990. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1989. 111. 105-106.
  • <4> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 870281.

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Location

Grid reference ST 9588 0278 (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: 3 019 078
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 90 SE 100
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 870281
  • Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Shapwick 95

Record last edited

Feb 6 2023 7:15PM

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