Monument record MDO48370 - Prehistoric field system, Tolpuddle
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Summary
The highly fragmented remains of a banked field system are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery to the north of the Roman road, northwest of Ashley Barn, Tolpuddle. The features cover an area of over 74 hectares and were digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Cerne and Piddle AIM Project. They are considered likely to be contemporary with the hillfort and therefore possibly of Iron Age or Roman date.
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Full Description
The highly fragmented remains of a banked field system are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery to the north of the Roman road, northwest of Ashley Barn, Tolpuddle (1). The features cover an area of over 74 hectares and were digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Cerne and Piddle AIM Project. They are considered likely to be contemporary with the hillfort and therefore possibly of Iron Age or Roman date.
<1> Environment Agency, 16-NOV-2021, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO18034.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO18034 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 16-NOV-2021. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 8049 9557 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY89NW |
| Civil Parish | Milborne St Andrew; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 20 2024 6:18PM
