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South Dorset Ridgeway Heritage Project Newsletter
Issue 10 May 2011
ARTICLE 1:
Reporting the Archaeology of the South Dorset Ridgeway
Two reports concerning the archaeology of this unique area have recently been
published.
In early 2010 Wessex Archaeology carried out a condition survey of barrows in the
South Dorset Ridgeway Project Area. Archaeologists surveyed 691 barrows, which
included both unscheduled and scheduled monuments. The report makes
recommendations for the future survival of barrows at risk from cultivation and
animal burrows.
http://www.dorsetaonb.org.uk/our-work/south-dorset-ridgeway/outstandingnatural-beauty/95-archaeology-on-the-south-dorset-ridgeway.html
Hidden treasures discovered in old photographs
An exciting archaeological survey has uncovered yet more secrets on the South
Dorset Ridgeway. The first ever review of aerial photographs of the whole of this
ancient landscape has now been completed and revealed many as yet unrecorded
historic features. The project formed part of the National Mapping Programme and
was carried out by specialists at Cornwall County Council on behalf of English
Heritage and Dorset County Council.
The experts have identified 3,453 archaeological sites of which 2,500 were new and
previously unrecorded. The sites range in date from 6,000 years ago through to
wartime remains from the 20th century. New sites provisionally allocated a Neolithic
date include potential long barrows and a possible henge monument near Bradford
Peverell. 325 new Bronze Age barrow sites were identified confirming that these
funerary monuments extend right across the Ridgeway and on the higher ground to
the north of the River Frome. The numbers of later prehistoric sites recorded are
extremely significant with 72% of sites assigned an Iron Age, prehistoric, Iron
Age/Roman or Roman date being new to the record. Types of new sites attributed to
these periods included enclosures, settlements and field systems as well as two
possible Roman camps.
The greatest numbers of sites recorded were dated to the post medieval period, a
period that has traditionally been ignored by archaeological survey and field
investigation. The recording of 20th century military sites, particularly using the RAF
vertical photographs taken during and soon after the Second World War, has proved
highly informative with many significant sites being recorded for the first time.
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http://www.dorsetaonb.org.uk/our-work/south-dorset-ridgeway/outstandingnatural-beauty/388-hidden-treasures-discovered-in-old-photographs.html
ARTICLE 2:
RIDGEWAY VOICES
Ridgeway Voices a temporary exhibition at Dorset County Museum is now open until
25th June
The first reviews are in …
‘My’ beloved Ridgeway captured in many original ways – thank you
Fascinating – I’ve lived here all my life and saw things I didn’t know about, can’t
believe how life has changed so much
Really enjoyed this exhibition – the ‘voices’ also Jorn Ebner’s work. The ‘untitled’ by
young people I found quite moving – sense of all the people over time walking along
the Ridgeway Thank you!
Very powerful continuation of things to look at and evocative voices Stunning photos
Thank you
A selection of comments from the Exhibition Visitors Book
DON’T FORGET THE RIDGEWAY VOICES WALKING FESTIVAL
To accompany the exhibition; walks led by people who love the South Dorset
Ridgeway. Joins us for great views, great history and great company
Hardy’s High Road, Broadmayne to Poxwell
5 June 2pm to 5pm 6 miles, moderate
The Broken Barrows at Bronkham Hill
7 June 2pm to 4pm
2 miles, moderate
Came Wood to Sutton Poyntz through 10,000 years
15 June 11am to 3pm 6 miles, strenuous
All the walks are Free, but booking is essential email Katharine in the AONB Team
ARTICLE 3:
Ridgeway Voices Storytelling with Tim Laycock. Tim will be creating new stories
from memories within the exhibition and bringing some favourite tales to Dorset
County Museum on the 10th June at 7.30pm FREE, but booking advisable
ARTICLE 4:
Dorset Voices: Collecting Oral History in Dorset
Ridgeway Voices is based on oral history collecting and together with the Dorset
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History Forum we are holding a study day at the Dorset History Centre on 11 June
from 10am – 4pm. The day is for anyone who wants to find out more about oral
history and interviewing. The programme includes speakers who have recorded
memories for use in a variety of projects, and a workshop session to help you to set
up, organise and run your own oral history project.
http://www.dorsetaonb.org.uk/our-work/south-dorset-ridgeway/events-listing/377collecting-oral-history.html
ARTICLE 5:
Ridgeway Charity Challenge 2011
After last year’s successful Ridgeway Challenge the British Heart Foundation are
organising another event on the South Dorset Ridgeway on 24 July. Run or walk 6, 12
or 21 miles.
Call Leah on 01892 893918 or visit
www.bhf.org.uk/ridgewaychallenge2011