Monument record MDO30951 - Two lynchets, possibly prehistoric, Encombe House, Corfe Castle

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Summary

Two banks are visible as earthworks on lidar to the south east of Broadly Wood in the grounds of Encombe House. They are considered likely to be prehistoric or medieval lynchets.

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Full Description

Two banks are visible as earthworks on lidar to the south east of Broadly Wood in the grounds of Encombe House (1). They are considered likely to be prehistoric or medieval lynchets. The features were digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Photograph: Channel Coastal Observatory. 23-MAR-2008. Lidar.

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Location

Grid reference SY 94891 78209 (point) (3 map features)
Map sheet SY97NW
Civil Parish Corfe Castle; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Jul 10 2014 11:46AM

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