Monument record MDO2940 - Ring ditch, West Stafford

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Summary

Excavations in 1994 in advance of construction of a drilling site revealed a ring ditch with an internal diameter of around 8 metres.

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Full Description

Excavations in 1994 in advance of construction of a drilling site revealed a ring ditch with an internal diameter of around 8 metres. No trace of internal features or mound survived, and the monument was eventually sealed by colluvium

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Graham, A and Newman, C. 1994. Valley of the South Winterbourne, near West Stafford, Dorset. Archaeological Excavations. Interim summary report and proposals for analysis.. 4.

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Location

Grid reference SY 7191 8903 (point)
Map sheet SY78NW
Civil Parish West Stafford; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 125 062

Record last edited

Apr 3 2021 3:06PM

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