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Monument record MDO7657 - Prehistoric field system from Rings Hill to Povington Hill, East Lulworth and Tyneham

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Summary

An extensive prehistoric field system.

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Type and Period (1)

CELTIC FIELD SYSTEM (Late Neolithic to Late Bronze Age - 2500 BC to 701 BC)

Full Description

'Celtic' fields within East Lulworth and Tyneham Parishes, covering approximately 100 acres. However, ploughing has destroyed all but a few lynchets. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SDO150 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3. 629.

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Event - Intervention: Monastery Farm (NNE of), East Lulworth; excavation 1832 (EWX470)

Location

Grid reference	SY 859 807 (point) Centred on
Map sheet	SY88SE
Civil Parish	East Lulworth; Dorset
Unitary Authority	Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

None recorded

Other Statuses/References

Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 010 043
Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Celtic Field Group 17

Record last edited

Mar 1 2024 7:43PM

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