Monument record MDO47558 - Prehistoric ditch, Sixpenny Handley
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Summary
A linear ditch visible as a cropmark on air photographs. Following an approximate northeast-southwest course, its overall length is around 500 metres. A rectangular enclosure (MDO45693) and ring ditch or enclosure (MDO40082) occur close to it on the southern side.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
ST 96621386. Linear ditch visible on air photographs, overall length 500 m. May originally have linked up with linear features extending SW from [ST 91 SE 3]. [Air photograph transcription plan]. <1-2>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX800 Monograph: Bowen, H C. 1990. The Archaeology of Bokerley Dyke. 127 pp.
- <2> SDO14864 Monograph: Bowen, H C. 1991. The Archaeology of Bokerley Dyke: Inventory. 3.
- <2.1> SDO20366 Aerial Photograph: NMR VAP ST 9510/1/2586.
- <2.2> SDO19504 Aerial Photograph: National Monuments Record. NMR OAP ST 9714/5.
- <3>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 871932. [Mapped feature: #637356 ]
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 9686 1398 (495m by 256m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST91SE |
| Civil Parish | Sixpenny Handley; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 91 SE 139
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 871932
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Sixpenny Handley 68
Record last edited
Dec 15 2023 9:29AM