Monument record MDO44734 - Boundary ditch, Sixpenny Handley
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Summary
The soilmark of a probable late prehistoric boundary ditch can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 2007. This ditch is situated to the east of Dean and follows a slightly irregular east-west line and can be seen for circa 280m. This ditch is approximately on the same alignment as another circa 600m to the south.
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Full Description
The soilmark of a probable late prehistoric boundary ditch can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 2007. This ditch is situated to the east of Dean and centred on c. ST 9798 1578. The ditch follows a slightly irregular east-west line and can be seen for circa 280m between c. ST 9784 1576 and ST 9810 1580. This ditch is approximately on the same alignment as another circa 600m to the south (monument 870294). <1>
<1> National Monuments Record, 27-SEP-2007, NMR 24745/30 (Aerial Photograph). SDO18806.
<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1570816 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 9798 1578 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST91NE |
| Civil Parish | Sixpenny Handley; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 91 NE 115
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1570816
Record last edited
Nov 16 2022 1:58PM
