Monument record MDO7655 - Late prehistoric Cross-Ridge Dyke east of Flower's Barrow, East Lulworth
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Summary
Late prehistoric cross-ridge dyke, located just to the east of Flower's Barrow hillfort. It runs northwest-southeast, parallel to the east ramparts of the hillfort. The remains of this cross dyke are visible as earthworks on Lidar imagery.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Cross-Ridge Dyke, east of Flower's Barrow. Recorded as a Hillfort but is more likely to be an outwork. Where best preserved, the bank of the dyke is 20ft wide at its base and stands 2.5 ft above the ground. (1)
The remains of this cross dyke are visible as earthworks on Lidar imagery (3). These features were digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1963 edition OS map.
- <2> SDO150 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3. 518.
- <2> SDO150 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3.
- <3> SDO12879 Aerial Photograph: Channel Coastal Observatory. 25-FEB-2009. Lidar.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 867 806 (51m by 100m) (6 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY88SE |
| Civil Parish | East Lulworth; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 010 041
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: East Lulworth 41
Record last edited
Jan 19 2016 4:48PM