Monument record MDO29152 - Medieval or post medieval enclosure, north west of Round Down, Swanage
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Summary
A possible enclosure or spoil bank, which may be of medieval or post medieval date, is visible on aerial photographs of the 1940s to the north west of Round Down, Swanage.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A possible medieval or post medieval enclosure is visible on recent lidar imagery on Round Down, Swanage. The earthworks consist of three sides of a possible sub-rectangular banked enclosure. The enclosure measures 38 m by 26 m. Its function is unclear. (1-2) This site was digitally plotted during the South west Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
<1> Royal Air Force, 10-FEB-1945, RAF 106G/LA128 7070-1 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12843.
<2> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1821 3392-3 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12859.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0212 7733 (45m by 35m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ07NW |
| Civil Parish | Swanage; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 5 2013 4:11PM
