Monument record MDO799 - Ditch of unknown date north of Wrackleford House, Charminster
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Summary
Undated ditch aligned perpendicular to the modern road, found during road improvements north of Wrackleford House, Charminster.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
'An Undated Ditch at Stratton. During road improvements north of Wrackleford House (SY 66989298), a ditch section was observed as the chalk bank on the north side of the road was cut back. The ditch was at right angles to the road. It had a max. width of 1.70 m and a depth of c. 1 m. A small post-hole was cut into the west side and was filled with flints. The ditch-filling consisted of medium brown loam with small round flints. A layer of fine gravel about 0.10 m thick was recorded in the bottom. No dating evidence was found.' {1}
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO83 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1983. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1983. 105. 153.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 6698 9298 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Charminster; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 028 060
Record last edited
Nov 7 2017 11:10AM