Monument record MDO45325 - Post Medieval tree enclosure ring, Long Crichel

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Summary

A probable Post Medieval tree enclosure ring is visible as a cropmark on aerial photographs. The site is defined by a single narrow ring ditch which encloses a circular area measuring 17m in diameter, with no visible entrances. The circle is marked on the 1888 Ordnance Survey map and probably defines the extent of a Post Medieval tree enclosure ring.

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Full Description

A probable Post Medieval tree enclosure ring is visible as a cropmark on aerial photographs. The site is centred at ST 9629 0958 and is defined by a single narrow ring ditch which encloses a circular area measuring 17m in diameter, with no visible entrances. The circle is marked on the 1888 Ordnance Survey map and probably defines the extent of a Post Medieval tree enclosure ring. <1>


<1> John Boyden, 01-FEB-1969, NMR ST 9609/2 JRB 9701/16 01-FEB-1969 (Aerial Photograph). SDO19257.

<2> Bishop, Sharon, 2009, Tarrant Launceston 15 & Environs. Aerial Photograph Survey & Analysis, Object Number: MD002384 (Unpublished document). SDO12459.

<3> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1479122 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: John Boyden. 01-FEB-1969. NMR ST 9609/2 JRB 9701/16 01-FEB-1969.
  • <2> Unpublished document: Bishop, Sharon. 2009. Tarrant Launceston 15 & Environs. Aerial Photograph Survey & Analysis. Object Number: MD002384.
  • <3>XY Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1479122. [Mapped feature: #634797 ]

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Location

Grid reference ST 9629 0958 (point)
Map sheet ST90NE
Civil Parish Long Crichel; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 90 NE 71
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1479122

Record last edited

Jan 25 2023 2:12PM

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