Monument record MDO49062 - Later prehistoric field system, Nether Cerne

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Summary

Fragments of a later prehistoric field system are visible as soilmarks on aerial photographs and earthworks on lidar imagery in the south east corner of Nether Cerne parish. The features cover an area of over 22 hectares and were digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Cerne and Piddle AIM Project they form part of a much wider field system which continues to the east into Piddletrenthide.

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Full Description

Fragments of a later prehistoric field system are visible as soilmarks on aerial photographs and earthworks on lidar imagery in the south east corner of Nether Cerne parish. The features cover an area of over 22 hectares and were digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Cerne and Piddle AIM Project they form part of a much wider field system which continues to the east into Piddletrenthide. <1-2>


<1> Environment Agency, 15-DEC-2023, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO20691.

<2> Royal Air Force, 11-NOV-1971, RAF/39/3829 V 28 (Aerial Photograph). SDO21111.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 15-DEC-2023. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 11-NOV-1971. RAF/39/3829 V 28.

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Location

Grid reference SY 6816 9805 (point)
Map sheet SY69NE
Civil Parish Nether Cerne; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Nov 13 2024 2:13PM

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