Monument record MDO48950 - Possible later prehistoric field boundaries, Forston Higher Farm, Charminster
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Summary
Three ditched linear features to the northwest of Forston Higher Farm, Charminster, are visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs. The features potentially correspond with part of a later prehistoric field system (MDO790) and may be features associated with this, suggesting field boundaries of a possible Iron Age to Roman date. They were digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Cerne and Piddle Valleys AIM project.
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Full Description
Three ditched linear features to the northwest of Forston Higher Farm, Charminster, are visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs [1]. The features potentially correspond with part of a later prehistoric field system (MDO790) and may be features associated with this, suggesting field boundaries of a possible Iron Age to Roman date. They were digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Cerne and Piddle Valleys AIM project.
<1> John Boyden, 22-JUN-1976, JRB 3086/4 (Aerial Photograph). SDO21019.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO21019 Aerial Photograph: John Boyden. 22-JUN-1976. JRB 3086/4.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 6792 9723 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69NE |
| Civil Parish | Charminster; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 23 2024 3:56PM
