Monument record MDO86 - Prehistoric field system at Barnes's Lane, Alton Pancras
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Summary
Prehistoric field system, possibly of Iron Age date.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
An area, centred at ST 677014, mostly under pasture, which has traces of field banks and lynchets of Iron
Age/Romano-British type, considerably ploughed down and spread. <1>
Traces of Celtic fields remain as described by authority 1, the banks averaging 0.3m high. The site is currently under pasture. <3>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 04-FEB-55.
- <1.1> SDO18833 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 11-APR-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1974 2374-5.
- <3> SDO136 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 2. 2. 326-327.
- <3> SDO17369 Unpublished document: Barrett, G. Various. Field Investigators Comments GB. F2 GB 06-JUL-77.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 199036.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 681 035 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST60SE |
| Civil Parish | Alton Pancras; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 003 023
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 60 SE 44
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 199036
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Celtic Field Group 39
Record last edited
Nov 18 2022 2:02PM
