Monument record MDO25524 - Benecke Wood, ring ditch
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Summary
A circular ditch is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs. It is of uncertain date and function, possibly the remains of a round barrow or round house. Alternatively it could be related to post medieval or modern extractive activity in the area.
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Full Description
A circular ditch, approximately 13m in diameter, is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs {1}. It is of uncertain date and function, possibly the remains of a round barrow or round house. Alternatively it could be related to post medieval or modern extractive activity in the area. This feature was digitally plotted during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO11849 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1824 3299-3300.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 61044 87274 (18m by 18m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68NW |
| Civil Parish | Portesham; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 18 2010 9:49AM