Monument record MDO45868 - Later prehistoric coaxial field system, Charlton Down, Spetisbury
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Summary
Fragments of a bank and ditched coaxial field system of possible later prehistoric origin is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs and low earthworks on lidar imagery to the south of Charlton Down. The main axis of the system is NW-SE; it covers an area of 16 hectares and was digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM Project.
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Full Description
Fragments of a bank and ditched coaxial field system of possible later prehistoric origin is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs and low earthworks on lidar imagery <1-2> to the south of Charlton Down. The main axis of the system is NW-SE; it covers an area of 16 hectares and was digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM Project.
<1> Environment Agency, 16-NOV-2021, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO18034.
<2> John Boyden, XXX-XXX-XX, JRB 70/24 (Aerial Photograph). SDO19625.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 8842 0051 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80SE |
| Civil Parish | Spetisbury; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 8 2023 7:15PM
