Monument record MDO42841 - Possible Iron Age, Romano-British field boundaries, Hog Cliff Hill, Frampton

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Summary

Ditched linear features are visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs on Hog Cliff Hill, Frampton. The features are considered likely to be field boundaries of potentially late prehistoric date. The features are situated closely adjacent to the west side of an Iron Age enclosed settlement (MDO1588) and may be contemporary, although a later origin is also possible. The features were digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Frome AIM project.

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Full Description

Ditched linear features are visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs on Hogg Cliff Hill, Frampton (1). The features are considered likely to be field boundaries of potentially late prehistoric date. The features are situated closely adjacent to the west side of an Iron Age enclosed settlement (MDO1588) and may be contemporary, although a later origin is also possible. The features were digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Frome AIM project.


<1> Ordnance Survey, 18-APR-69, OS69114/049 (Aerial Photograph). SDO16848.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. 18-APR-69. OS69114/049.

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Location

Grid reference SY 6265 9646 (point) (6 map features)
Map sheet SY69NW
Civil Parish Frampton; Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Dec 8 2020 11:47AM

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