Monument record MDO6497 - Undated ditch, Preston, Weymouth

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Summary

A shallow ditch orientated north-south was recorded during construction of the Empool to Chalbury water main in 1991. The ditch appeared to have been re-cut and no dating evidence was found. The ditch was close to the existing field boundary, and was probably associated with it.

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Full Description

<1> Lancley, J, 1991, Empool to Chalbury Main. Archaeological Watching Brief (Unpublished document). SDO218.

'Ditch 147: oriented north-south, shallow U-shaped profile: 2.6m wide, 0.6m deep. … no finds.'

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  • <1> Unpublished document: Lancley, J. 1991. Empool to Chalbury Main. Archaeological Watching Brief.

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Location

Grid reference SY 6994 8352 (point)
Map sheet SY68SE

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 002 499

Record last edited

Dec 12 2024 2:43PM

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