Monument record MDO1846 - Ditch, Osmington

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Summary

A ditch or gully recorded during construction of a water main between Empool and Chalbury in 1991.

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Full Description

A feature interpreted as a ditch or gully, with a shallow, irregular profile. The orientation of the feature could not be determined. It was 1.3m wide and 0.3m deep. No dating evidence was recovered. An apparently isolated feature with no evidence observed for associated structures. Interpreted as probably either a drainage ditch or former field boundary.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Lancley, J. 1991. Empool to Chalbury Main. Archaeological Watching Brief. Site 9.

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Location

Grid reference SY 7166 8400 (point)
Map sheet SY78SW
Civil Parish Osmington; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 084 056

Record last edited

Nov 1 2016 5:30PM

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