Monument record MDO40394 - Prehistoric enclosures and pits, Chalbury Farm, Chalbury

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Summary

The possible site of a prehistoric settlement is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs to the west of Chalbury Farm. The features comprise linear ditches which may form parts of larger enclosures and trackways as well as a small scatter of pits. The features were digitally plotted during the Dorset Stour NMP.

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Type and Period (3)

Full Description

The possible site of a prehistoric settlement is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs to the west of Chalbury Farm (1-3). The features comprise linear ditches which may form parts of larger enclosures and trackways as well as a small scatter of pits. The features were digitally plotted during the Dorset Stour NMP.


<1> Ordnance Survey, 05-MAY-1989, OS/89135 V 344-5 (Aerial Photograph). SDO15804.

<2> National Monuments Record, 08-MAY-1980, NMR 1762/244-7 (NMR SU0101/4, 7-9) (Aerial Photograph). SDO15805.

<3> Ordnance Survey, 14-JUN-1981, OS/81016 V 176-7 (Aerial Photograph). SDO15775.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. 05-MAY-1989. OS/89135 V 344-5.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: National Monuments Record. 08-MAY-1980. NMR 1762/244-7 (NMR SU0101/4, 7-9).
  • <3> Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. 14-JUN-1981. OS/81016 V 176-7.

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Location

Grid reference SU 0164 0772 (point) (16 map features)
Map sheet SU00NW
Civil Parish Chalbury; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Mar 20 2018 11:15AM

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