Monument record MDO49555 - Prehistoric mound, Drake's Lane, Cheselbourne
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Summary
A sub-circular mound is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs to the north of Drake's Lane, Cheselbourne. It is situated adjacent to a prehistoric field boundary and may be a Bronze Age barrow predating the wider field system. The feature is 12m across and was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
A sub-circular mound is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs to the north of Drake's Lane, Cheselbourne. It is situated adjacent to a prehistoric field boundary and may be a Bronze Age barrow predating the wider field system. The feature is 12m across and was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project. (OS 1974)
<1> Ordnance Survey, 15-MAY-1974, OS/74058 44 (Aerial Photograph). SDO21509.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO21509 Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. 15-MAY-1974. OS/74058 44.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7415 0051 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Cheselbourne; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 23 2025 7:41PM
