Monument record MDO29821 - Possible prehistoric rectilinear enclosure, Comet Close, Lanehouse, Weymouth
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Summary
The partial remains of an irregular rectilinear enclosure are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of Lanehouse, Weymouth. Two smaller sub-rectangular enclosures are also visible within it. It is possible they could be the remains of former late prehistoric enclosures. Alternatively they could be of medieval or later origin.
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Full Description
The partial remains of an irregular rectilinear enclosure, approximately 92m x 61m, are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of Lanehouse, Weymouth (1-3). Two smaller sub-rectangular enclosures are also visible within it. It is possible they could be the remains of former late prehistoric enclosures. Alternatively they could be of medieval or later origin. These features were digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). They are not visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial images available to the project, having since been built over by modern development.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6586 7832 (118m by 99m) (5 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Civil Parish | Chickerell; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 13 2013 12:07PM
