Monument record MDO2937 - Ring ditch or post-medieval chalk pit, Stafford Farm, West Stafford
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Summary
Possible site of a prehistoric ring ditch. A pit is visible as a cropmark on aerial photographs at this location but appears more likely to be the site of a post medieval chalk pit.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Possible site of a prehistoric ring ditch. A pit is visible as a cropmark on aerial photographs at this location but appears more likely to be the site of a post medieval chalk pit. {1}
<1> 11-JUN-1978, NMR 0S/78080 013 (Aerial Photograph). SDO10855.
<2> Cox, P W, 1996, Land at Stafford Farm, West Stafford, Dorset (centred on NGR SY 733890) - Report on the Archaeological Interpretation of Aerial Photographs, 4.4 F3, 5.3 (Unpublished document). SDO14035.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 7353 8931 (28m by 30m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78NW |
| Civil Parish | West Stafford; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 125 059
Record last edited
Oct 7 2015 4:04PM
