Monument record MDO30421 - Prehistoric settlement, Bovington Lane, Wool
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Summary
The probable site of a prehistoric settlement comprising hut circles and field boundaries, is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs to the south of Bovington Lane.
Map
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
The probable site of a prehistoric settlement comprising hut circles and field boundaries, is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs to the south of Bovington Lane. Two small hut circles (5m across) with possible east facing entrances are visible within the complex. In addition, a large ring ditch 11.5m across lies at SY 83278 88059 which may be a settlement enclosure or plough-levelled barrow (1). The site was digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.
<1> Cambridge University Collection of Aerial Photography, 19-JUN-1959, CUCAP YM94-6 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13258.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13258 Aerial Photograph: Cambridge University Collection of Aerial Photography. 19-JUN-1959. CUCAP YM94-6.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 83301 88079 (248m by 124m) (15 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY88NW |
| Civil Parish | Wool; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 6 2014 12:37PM
