EDO8299 - Portland Bill Road, Southwell, Portland; geophysical survey 2021

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 6875 6955 (222m by 231m)
Map sheet SY66NE
Unitary Authority Dorset

Technique(s)

Organisation

Lefort Geophysics

Date

Not recorded.

Description

Geophysical survey of approximately 1.67 ha within the Portland open field system. The area proposed for survey was approximately 1.9 ha, but parts could not be surveyed because of surface obstructions and field boundaries. Survey data revealed anomalies of possible archaeological interest including a broad linear feature, interpreted as a possible trackway, ditches, and a large pit-like response. Other anomalies were attributed to agricultural features and trends of uncertain origin.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • ---XY Unpublished document: Lefort, R. 2021. Land off Portland Bill Road, Southwell, Dorset. Gradiometer Survey Report. [Mapped feature: #10307 ]

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Record last edited

Feb 12 2026 11:06AM

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