Monument record MDO32474 - Embankment, Westhill Cottage, Corfe Castle

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An earthwork embankment carrying a track over a stream.

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The OS 1st edn 25in map (1889) (1) shows an earthwork embankment carrying a track over a stream valley, with the stream conduited beneath. It appears to form part of an engineered route, possibly a carriage drive from Encombe House.


<1> Stanier, P, 1993, 'Dorset Limekilns: a first survey', Proceedings of the Dorset Archaeological and Natural History Society 115 (Article in serial). SDO10293.

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  • <1> Article in serial: Stanier, P. 1993. 'Dorset Limekilns: a first survey', Proceedings of the Dorset Archaeological and Natural History Society 115. 115.

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Grid reference SY 9537 7753 (point)
Map sheet SY97NE
Civil Parish Corfe Castle; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Dec 10 2014 2:29PM

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