Monument record MDO49752 - Medieval or post medieval woodland boundary, Bottom Copse, Cheselbourne
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Summary
A bank and ditched enclosure is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery within Bottom Copse, Cheselbourne. The bank is internal to the ditch suggesting a defensive structure to keep things out rather than a stock enclosure (see also MDO49704 and MDO49640 for similarly constructed enclosures). It is likely to be a medieval or post medieval woodland boundary and was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
A bank and ditched enclosure is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery within Bottom Copse, Cheselbourne. The bank is internal to the ditch suggesting a defensive structure to keep things out rather than a stock enclosure (see also MDO49704 and MDO49640 for similarly constructed enclosures). It is likely to be a medieval or post medieval woodland boundary 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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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7347 0242 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Alton Pancras; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 1 2025 7:36PM
