Monument record MDO4404 - Ring ditch within Weatherby Castle, Milborne St Andrew
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Summary
A ring ditch visible on aerial photographs. Interpreted as a probable Bronze Age round barrow.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Richards, J, 1992, Watching brief and excavation at Milborne St Andrew, Dorset, R1 (Unpublished document). SDO12395.
‘Ten ring ditches were noted (Fig. 2, R1-R10). R1 is located in the berm between the inner and outer ramparts of Weatherby Castle. It is possible that this represents the drip gulley of a structure; however, the continuous nature of the ditch tends to argue against this, and an interpretation as a barrow seems most likely. (Note the incidence of round barrows within the defences of other Wessex hillforts, eg Scratchbury, Whitesheet Hill and Maiden Castle.’
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO12395 Unpublished document: Richards, J. 1992. Watching brief and excavation at Milborne St Andrew, Dorset. R1.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 8084 9614 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY89NW |
| Civil Parish | Milborne St Andrew; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 039 061
Record last edited
May 22 2017 12:31PM
