Monument record MDO28986 - Undated curvilinear enclosure, west of Wytch Farm, Corfe
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Summary
Fragmentary remains of a curvilinear enclosure are visible as earthwork banks and ditches on aerial photographs to the west of Wytch Farm. This feature is located within an area of recorded settlement remains spanning a period between the Late Neolithic and the post medieval (MWX674) and may be associated with at least one of these occupation phases.
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Full Description
Fragmentary remains of a curvilinear enclosure are visible as earthwork banks and ditches on aerial photographs to the west of Wytch Farm (1). This feature is located within an area of recorded settlement remains spanning a period between the Late Neolithic and the post medieval (MWX674) and may be associated with at least one of these occupation phases. It was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). It is still partially visible as cropmarks on the most recent comprehensive imagery available to the project (2).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9701 8505 (237m by 172m) (20 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98NE |
| Civil Parish | Corfe Castle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 1 2013 2:03PM
