Monument record MDO48395 - Later prehistoric field system, Cerne Abbas
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Summary
Extensive remains of later prehistoric fields on the high ground encircling Yelcombe Bottom, Cerne Abbas, are visible as banked earthworks on Environment Agency lidar imagery. The field system is probably of Iron Age to Roman origin and includes features recorded under MDO742. The features were digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Cerne and Piddle Valleys AIM project.
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Full Description
Extensive remains of later prehistoric fields on the high ground encircling Yelcombe Bottom, Cerne Abbas, are visible as banked earthworks on Environment Agency lidar imagery [1]. The field system is probably of Iron Age to Roman origin and includes features recorded under MDO742. The features were digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Cerne and Piddle Valleys AIM project.
<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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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 6773 0179 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST60SE |
| Civil Parish | Cerne Abbas; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 13 2024 2:02PM
