Monument record MDO49312 - Undated curvilinear enclosure, Thurnwood Farm, Buckland Newton
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Summary
A bank and ditched curvilinear feature is visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery crossing two fields immediately to the east of Thurnwood House, Buckland Newton. It may form the northeast quadrant of a curvilinear enclosure. The visible arc is 92m long and defined by an inner bank with adjacent external ditch. The feature is of uncertain date and was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
A bank and ditched curvilinear feature is visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery crossing two fields immediately to the east of Thurnwood House, Buckland Newton. It may form the northeast quadrant of a curvilinear enclosure. The visible arc is 92m long and defined by an inner bank with adjacent external ditch. The feature is of uncertain date and was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project. (1)
<1> Environment Agency, 16-NOV-2021, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO18034.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO18034 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 16-NOV-2021. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 7256 0520 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70NW |
| Civil Parish | Buckland Newton; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 28 2025 6:50PM
