Monument record MDO21532 - Eggardon Ridgeway: barrow
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Summary
Potential site of a Bronze Age barrow or prehistoric enclosure, visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A subcircular feature, 35m across, is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs. The site lies on the crest of a ridge and it potentially the site of a Bronze Age barrow or prehistoric enclosure. It lies in close proximity to the Iron Age enclosures of MDO941 and MDO1541. {1}
<1> 1972, DCC 212/0092 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11285.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO11285 Aerial Photograph: 1972. DCC 212/0092.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 5748 9379 (42m by 37m) (5 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY59SE |
| Civil Parish | Compton Valence; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: 885071
Record last edited
Mar 20 2012 11:45AM
