Monument record MDO734 - Prehistoric field system on Rowden Hill, Cerne Abbas
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Summary
Traces of a late prehistoric field system on the south eastern and eastern slopes of Rowden Hill. Earthworks of part of an embanked Iron Age/Roman field system are visible on the eastern end of Rowdon Hill on on aerial photographs taken in 2015 as part of the Historic England Reconnaissance Recording programme.
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Full Description
Earthworks of part of an embanked Iron Age/Roman field system visible on the eastern end of Rowden Hill at ST 6540 0100. The remains of a number of rectilinear fields can be seen seen on on aerial photographs taken in 2015 as part of the Historic England Reconnaissance Recording programme. <1>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO97 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments England. 1952. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume I (West). 84.
- <2> SDO17404 Aerial Photograph: Historic England. 01-OCT-2015. HEA 29595_29.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1626183.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 652 008 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST60SE |
| Civil Parish | Cerne Abbas; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 027 039
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 60 SE 106
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1626183
Record last edited
Nov 22 2021 11:11AM