Monument record MDO998 - Prehistoric field system on Whitelands Down, Dewlish
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Summary
Earthworks of an Iron Age and Romano-British field system visible to the east of Dewlish Mill. The earthworks survive to a height of 2 metres.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
(Centred at SY 78049900) Field systems plotted from air photographs. <1>
Pronounced grass covered lynchets of IA/RB type in the northern half of the area but nothing is visible in the south. Part of a large IA/RB type field system extending to the north. <2>
Field system visible on air photographs, east of Dewlish Mill. <3>
Prominent grass-covered lynchets exist in the north of the area, east of Dewlish Mill, over an area of 5.0 ha., centred at SY 781993. Their height are up to 2.0m. <4>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SWX1583 Map: Atkinson, R J C. 1949. spec 6 inch (RJCA 1.3.49).
- <2> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 18-NOV-54.
- <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. 332-333.
- <3.1> SDO19572 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 1148-49.
- <4> SDO11900 Unpublished document: Barton, J G. Various. Field Investigators Comments JGB. F2 JGB 24-OCT-80.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 454530.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 780 989 (424m by 900m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY79NE |
| Civil Parish | Dewlish; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 040 022 C
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 79 NE 20
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 454530
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Celtic Field Group 47
Record last edited
Feb 28 2023 3:50PM
