Monument record MDO848 - Enclosure on parish boundary with Dewlish, Cheselbourne
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Summary
An oval enclosure bounded by a ditch, visible as a cropmark on aerial photographs. Thought to be of Iron Age date.
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Full Description
An undated enclosure at SY 75209860, now visible only as a crop mark on air photographs, lies across the parish boundary with Dewlish, at the head of a small valley. It is about 5 acres in area, roughly circular, and bounded by a ditch about 5ft across. No entrances or internal features are visible. It is probably Iron Age in date though a large concentration of Roman pottery has been found 300 yds due E (SY 79 NE 42). There is no demonstrable relationship between the enclosure and adjacent 'Celtic' fields. <1>
Not visible on the ground. <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO146 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 1. 79.
- <2> SDO11900 Unpublished document: Barton, J G. Various. Field Investigators Comments JGB. F1 JGB 20-OCT-80.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 454513.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 7520 9860 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY79NE |
| Civil Parish | Cheselbourne; Dorset |
| Civil Parish | Dewlish; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 031 040
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 79 NE 14
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 454513
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Cheselbourne 40
Record last edited
Jul 25 2023 4:27PM
