Monument record MDO1941 - Late prehistoric or Romano-British settlement on Plush Hill, Piddletrenthide
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Summary
A cluster of rounded platforms set into the hillside and interpreted as a small settlement of late prehistoric or Roman date.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Royal Commission on Historic Monuments, 1970, An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 2, 220 (Monograph). SDO136.
'(44) PLATFORMS (716017), probably a settlement, lie at just over 600 ft. above O.D. on the shoulder of Plush Hill, on the opposite side of the valley from (43). Of about six rounded platforms set into the hillside, three may be convincingly interpreted as levelled areas for small huts; the largest platform measures 30 ft. by 20 ft. Among the platforms are five smaller levelled areas or hollows, the largest being 10 ft. across.'
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO136 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 2. 2. 220.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 716 017 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Piddletrenthide; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 088 044
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 70 SW 26
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Piddletrenthide 44
Record last edited
Aug 11 2017 4:34PM
