Monument record MDO24685 - Sheep Down, enclosure
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Summary
A rectilinear enclosure of uncertain date and function is visible as a cropmark on aerial photographs. It is considered likely to be medieval or later in date.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A rectilinear enclosure of uncertain date and function is visible as a cropmark on aerial photographs {1} and was digitally plotted during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project. It appears to respect the modern field pattern suggesting it is likely to be medieval or later in date.
<1> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1824 4279-81 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11791.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO11791 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1824 4279-81.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 61133 88518 (42m by 43m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68NW |
| Civil Parish | Winterbourne Steepleton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 16 2012 5:32AM
