Wiltshire and Swindon Historic Environment Record

Details for record number SU06NW656

Type

Monument

Title / Name

Mound, North West of Baltic Farm

Summary

Series of post medieval round, low mounds all excavated 1909. Possibly the site of a Civil War encampment.

Monument Types and Dates

MOUND, Post Medieval (1540 to 1900)

Other Details

Source Detail: Ordnance Survey, 1968

Title: Fieldwork Ordnance Survey - 1968

Summary: Fieldwork Source ID: SWI14032

Description: Constant ploughing has obliterated any traces of ring-mounds.

Source Detail: No Originator information., 1913

Title: The Wiltshire Archaeological and Natural History Magazine - Volume 38 (master)

Summary: Publication Source ID: SWI921

Additional Information: The Wiltshire Archaeological and Natural History Society Volume 38

Description: 22 low ring-mounds along the north side of Wansdyke with gaps on NE. Excavation in 1909 by Mrs Cunnington suggested a post medieval date. May be the site of a Civil War encampment.

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