Monument record MDO6221 - Prehistoric field system, West Moors

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Summary

A number of probable field-boundary ditches revealed during pipeline contruction produced pottery dating them to the late first- to early second century AD.

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A late C1st-late C2nd Romano-British enclosure and field system was excavated just North of Udders Water and South of Washslope Farm. Other ditches recorded in the area are thought to relate to an associated field system. Full report. <1> The presence of further Romano-British activity some 70 metres east of the excavated area suggests the ditches may have been part of a more extensive land use system.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1989. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1988. 110. 99-115.
  • <2> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 888821.

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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 B
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SU 00 SE 25
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 888821

Record last edited

Mar 29 2023 8:36PM

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