Monument record MDO47180 - Bronze Age round barrow, West Farm, Cheselborne
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Summary
A rapid examination of air photography suggests the presence of possibly two round barrow sites, of Prehistoric or Roman date, visible as ring ditch cropmarks. The barrow is 15m across and was digitally recorded during the Dorset Upper Cern and Piddle AIM Project.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A rapid examination of air photography suggests the presence of possibly two round barrow sites, of Prehistoric or Roman date, visible as ring ditch cropmarks at: A - SY 7610 9930 B - SY 7612 9928 (less definite than A). <1>
The ring ditch 15m across and was digitally recorded during the Dorset Upper Cern and Piddle AIM Project <1.1>.
<1> Miller, Andrew, 1993, RCHME: AP Primary Recording Project, 15-FEB-1993 (Unpublished document). SWX1708.
<1.1> Boyden, J R, JRB 3424: 05-6 (Aerial Photograph). SDO20167.
<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 983959 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 7615 9930 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY79NE |
| Civil Parish | Dewlish; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 79 NE 65
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 983959
Record last edited
Aug 8 2024 6:26PM
