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Roman enclosure on Keyneston Down is a rectangular ditched enclosure of Roman date located in Dorset. The monument comprises a substantial rectilinear earthwork defined by ditches, characteristic of Romano-British settlement or agricultural management of the first to fourth centuries AD. Its position on high ground reflects the Roman preference for commanding locations across the landscape. The enclosure survives as an upstanding archaeological feature and contributes to understanding of rural settlement patterns and land use in Roman Dorset.
Roman enclosure on Keyneston Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002373. View the official record →
Roman enclosure on Keyneston Down is a rectangular ditched enclosure of Roman date located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002373.
Roman enclosure on Keyneston Down is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1002373.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows on Furze Hill, 800m north east of Miller's Farm (7.5 km), Two bowl barrows 760m north east of Miller's Farm (7.6 km), The Henbury Barrow, a bowl barrow 800m west of Henbury Hall (7.7 km).
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