Monument record MDO8105 - Possible Romano-british enclosure or pit, Hobarrow Bay, Tyneham
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Summary
What appears to be an irregular circular hollow is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs on the edge of the cliff at Hobarrow Bay. It is considered possible this could be an enclosure or pit associated with Roman industrial activities in this area (see also MDO8096).
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Enclosure visible on AP. And probably associated with the nearby RB industrial site. Earthworks visible on the N and W side. The enclosure has been eroded from the cliff face. (1)
What appears to be an irregular circular hollow, approximately 42m in diameter, is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs at this location (2). It is considered likely to be the remains of the feature described above, possibly an enclosure or pit associated with Roman industrial activities in this area (see also MDO8096). This feature was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). It is not visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial photographs available to the project.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 8954 7912 (47m by 49m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY87NE |
| Civil Parish | Steeple with Tyneham; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 022 051
Record last edited
Oct 10 2013 2:33PM
