Monument record MDO43767 - Late prehistoric enclosure, Nether Compton
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Full Description
The faint cropmark of a possible later prehistoric enclosure can be seen on HE Reconnaissance aerial photographs taken 2010. This enclosure is situated to the south of Halfway House Farm at ST 6027 1595. (1)
The feature is also faintly visible as a cropmark on 2009 Google Earth imagery (GE 2009). It appears to sit within the corner of two adjoining boundaries visible as earthworks on lidar imagery, possibly part of a later prehistoric field system (MDO50993).
Historic England, National Record of the Historic Environment, 1595676 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Historic England, 11-JUN-2010, NMR 26651_012-018 (Aerial Photograph). SDO17992.
Google Earth, 2009, Google Earth 2009 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12705.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 6030 1596 (50m by 46m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST61NW |
| Civil Parish | Nether Compton; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 61 NW 147
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1595676
Record last edited
Aug 27 2026 1:09PM