Monument record MDO4037 - Enclosure in Ditchley Coppice, Iwerne Courtney or Shroton
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Summary
A rectangular enclosure on a ridge east of the River Iwerne. The enclosure comprises a low bank with an external ditch, and is thought to be medieval or later in date.
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Full Description
ST 88701333 The quadrilateral enclosure measures 40.0m east to west by 37.0m north to south. It is defined by a bank, 4.0m wide and up to 0.5m high above ground level. The external ditch has been destroyed by ploughing, except in the north east angle, where it measures 2.5m wide and 0.5m deep. The dividing bank and ditch is of similar size and in fair condition, though its west extension is poor, and in part only remains as a 0.3m high scarp. The rectangular depression measures 20.0m by 4.0m wide, and is 0.3m deep.
The enclosure is now covered by a dense conifer-spinney; it has been recently fenced-in for protection. Ditchley Coppice has been cleared. Divorced survey at 1:2500 on permatrace. <3>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1962.
- <2> SDO136 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 2. 2. 131.
- <3> SWX3450 Unpublished document: Chaplin, C P. Various. Field Investigators Comments CC. F1 CC 10-FEB-78.
- <4> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. 880944 RCHME: Ditchey Coppice Enclosure, Dorset.
- <5> SDO17384 Unpublished document: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. Externally held archive: RCH01/096 RCHME Inventory: Dorset III (Central).
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 206099.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 8870 1333 (112m by 72m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST81SE |
| Civil Parish | Iwerne Courtney or Shroton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 028 021
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 81 SE 13
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 206099
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Iwerne Courtney 21
Record last edited
Aug 24 2022 4:21PM