Monument record MDO39510 - Prehistoric ditch west of Edmondsham, Edmondsham
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Summary
A section of curved ditch is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs to the west of Edmondsham. The feature is potentially part of a prehistoric ring ditch and may therefore be the site of a Bronze Age round barrow. It was digitally plotted during the Dorset Stour NMP.
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Full Description
A section of curved ditch is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs to the west of Edmondsham (1). The feature is potentially part of a prehistoric ring ditch and may therefore be the site of a Bronze Age round barrow. It lies in the vinity of a larger barrow cemetery and may similarly be prehistoric or a much later agrcultural feature. The site was digitally plotted during the Dorset Stour NMP.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO15455 Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. 05-MAY-1989. OS/89135 V 248-9.
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Location
| Grid reference | SU 05565 11762 (point) (5 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SU01SE |
| Civil Parish | Edmondsham; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 28 2017 1:41PM