Monument record MDO20944 - Poundbury: enclosure
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Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
(SY 67929120). To the north-west, another double-ditch parallel to and 100m from the main defences. At its north end, it turns to run along the scarp above the Aqueduct (LIN 117), enclosing three possible rectangular structures. <1>
A rectilinear banked enclosure, across 62m is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs. The site is possiblt of post medieval origin. <2>
Keen, L, 1976, 'Dorset Archaeology in 1976. Dorchester (SY 685911)' Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. (Article in serial). SDO9646.
<1> Royal Air Force, 22-JAN-1948, RAF/CPE/UK/2431 4258-61 (Aerial Photograph). SDO10994.
<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 453566 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SDO9646 Article in serial: Keen, L. 1976. 'Dorset Archaeology in 1976. Dorchester (SY 685911)' Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society.. 98.
- <1> SDO10994 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 4258-61.
- <2> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 453566.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 67925 91334 (87m by 76m) (5 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 69 SE 183
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 453566
Record last edited
Mar 19 2024 12:16PM
