SDO10086 - Earthworks of Prehistoric or Early Roman Date in the Dorchester Area. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society 108

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Type Article in serial
Title Earthworks of Prehistoric or Early Roman Date in the Dorchester Area. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society 108
Author/Originator
Date/Year 1986

Abstract/Summary

A short interpretive article drawing together disparate information on various sections of prehistoric ditches situated within the triangle of land between Maiden Castle, Poundbury Camp and Mount Pleasant. The author suggests that these, largely undated and relatively short and discontinuous lengths of ditches, may be tentatively linked together to form the basis for a Late Iron Age territorial oppidum.

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Description

Short article in 'Shorter Contributions', Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, vol. 108, pp. 193-4.

Location

Dorset Local Studies Library Journals

Referenced Monuments (4)

  • Corporation Yard, Poundbury Road, Dorchester: Ditch (Monument)
  • Cross dyke on Fordington Fields, Winterborne Monkton (Monument)
  • Marabout Barracks, Marabout Industrial Estate, Dorchester; ?Iron Age Ditch (Monument)
  • Wareham House, Alington Avenue, Dorchester; Early Bronze Age ditch (Monument)

Referenced Events (1)

  • Marabout Barracks, Marabout Industrial Estate, Dorchester; observations and recording 1982

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Feb 20 2026 4:43PM