Monument record MDO1312 - Hut circle, Kingston Russell
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Summary
A circular platform interpreted as a possible hut circle. In 1982 this feature was described as being around seven metres in diameter with an outer bank around 0.2 metres high and 2 metres wide, with a possible entrance in the east.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Papworth, M, 1983, The South Dorset Ridgeway Project: condition and management survey, SDR 104 (Index). SDO12304.
‘A circular grass covered platform sloping slightly to the north, but into the hill in the south and built up in the north. Diam. 7.0m wide with outer bank 0.2m high and 2.0m wide on all but the south side with a possible entrance in the east. This monument is ploughed out and was situated west of the Guardianship Area. 7/7/E.’
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO12304 Index: Papworth, M. 1983. The South Dorset Ridgeway Project: condition and management survey. SDR 104.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 5875 9079 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY59SE |
| Civil Parish | Kingston Russell; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 058 017
Record last edited
Jan 13 2014 3:34PM
