Monument record MDO6220 - Enclosure, West Moors
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Summary
A sub-rectangular enclosure was investigated during pipeline construction. Three separate but intercutting ditches were noted. Pottery from the site was mainly of local origin, and spanned the late first- to late 2nd century AD.
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Full Description
A late C1st-late C2nd Romano-British enclosure and field system was excavated just North of Udders Water and South of Washslope Farm. The partial plan recovered was excavated just North of Udders Water and South of Washslope Farm. The partial plan recovered was of a sub-rectangular enclosure ditch 27 m across. Other ditches recorded in the area are thought to relate to an associated field system. <1>
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SU 0830 0200 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SU00SE |
| Civil Parish | West Moors; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 3 023 006 A
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SU 00 SE 25
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 888821
Record last edited
Mar 29 2023 8:34PM
