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.

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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> Monograph: Bowen, H C. 1990. The Archaeology of Bokerley Dyke. 127 pp.
  • <2> Monograph: Bowen, H C. 1991. The Archaeology of Bokerley Dyke: Inventory. 3.
  • <2.1> Aerial Photograph: NMR VAP ST 9510/1/2586.
  • <2.2> Aerial Photograph: National Monuments Record. NMR OAP ST 9714/5.
  • <3>XY Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 871932. [Mapped feature: #637356 ]

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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

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