Monument record MDO49780 - Undated ditched features, Lyscombe Farm, Cheselbourne
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Summary
A complex of parallel intermittent ditches is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs taken in 1995 in fields to the north west of Lyscombe Farm, Cheselbourne. They are of uncertain date, possibly the remains of a large curvilinear enclosure, or of natural (geological?) origin. The features were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
A complex of parallel intermittent ditches is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs taken in 1995 in fields to the north west of Lyscombe Farm, Cheselbourne. They are of uncertain date, possibly the remains of a large curvilinear enclosure, or of natural (geological?) origin. The features were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project. (NMR 1995)
<1> National Monuments Record, 07-AUG-1995, NMR 15346/15 (Aerial Photograph). SDO21510.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO21510 Aerial Photograph: National Monuments Record. 07-AUG-1995. NMR 15346/15.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7342 0106 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Cheselbourne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: 454677
Record last edited
Dec 2 2025 9:53PM
