Monument record MDO31392 - Possible late prehistoric or later enclosure, New Mills Heath, Corfe Castle
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Summary
A circular enclosure is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of New Mills Heath, Corfe Castle. It is considered possible it could be associated with a late prehistoric or early medieval settlement and field system located just to the west (MDO7505). Alternatively it may be post medieval or later in origin.
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Full Description
A circular enclosure, approximately 25m in diameter, is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of New Mills Heath, Corfe Castle (1). It is considered possible it could be associated with a late prehistoric or early medieval settlement and field system located just to the west (MDO7505). Alternatively it may be post medieval or later in origin. This feature was digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1821 4404-05 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13636.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13636 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 4404-05.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9649 8443 (28m by 31m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98SE |
| Civil Parish | Corfe Castle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 31 2014 12:36PM
