Monument record MDO49548 - Prehistoric mound, Watcombe Plain, Alton Pancras
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Summary
A small sub-circular mound is visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery on the east facing slopes of Watcombe Plain, Alton Pancras. It is situated within a prehistoric field system and may predate, or be associated, with the system. The feature is 5m across and was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
A small sub-circular mound is visible low earthworks on lidar imagery on the east facing slopes of Watcombe Plain, Alton Pancras. It is situated within a prehistoric field system and may predate, or be associated, with the system. The feature is 5m across and was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project. (Environment Agency 2021)
<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 7107 0288 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Alton Pancras; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 23 2025 5:05PM
