Monument record MDO6030 - Roman road near Badbury Rings
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Summary
This curving section of the Hamworthy to Badbury Roman road is 120m long and lies north-east of Badbury Rings.
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Full Description
<1> Papworth, M, 1994, Shapwick Parish, Kingston Lacy Estate, Wessex Region (Unpublished document). SDO14228.
This curving section of the Hamworthy to Badbury Roman road is 120m long and lies north-east of Badbury Rings. Beyond the Shapwick parish boundary, to the north, it forks to form roads to Bath and Old Sarum. It is visible on aerial photograph NMR ST9603/7 taken in 1924 and on the ground it measures 8-10m wide and 0.2m high with no visible side ditches.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO14228 Unpublished document: Papworth, M. 1994. Shapwick Parish, Kingston Lacy Estate, Wessex Region.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 9723 0305 (point) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST90SE |
| Civil Parish | Shapwick; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 3 019 063 C
Record last edited
Jan 22 2025 3:53PM
