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.
Map
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> SWX800 Monograph: Bowen, H C. 1990. The Archaeology of Bokerley Dyke. 127 pp. 43.
- <1.1> SDO19356 Aerial Photograph: BKS Surveys Ltd. NMR VAP (BKS) ST 9502/1.
- <2> SDO14864 Monograph: Bowen, H C. 1991. The Archaeology of Bokerley Dyke: Inventory. 2.
- <3> SDO89 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1990. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1989. 111. 105-106.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 870281.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
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