Monument record MDO24153 - Littlebredy Farm, hut circle settlement

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Summary

A prehistoric settlement comprising two possible hut circles lying within a rectilinear enclosure, visible as earthworks on aerial photographs.

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

A prehistoric settlement, comprising two possible hut circles lying within a rectilinear enclosure, is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs {1-4} to the south of Littlebredy Farm. These features lie within an extensive later prehistoric field system and were digitally plotted during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project.


<1> 26-MAR-1968, NMR SY 5987/2-6 (178/97-100) (Aerial Photograph). SDO11663.

<2> 16-FEB-2005, NMR SY 5987 50-2 (23819/09-11) (Aerial Photograph). SDO11651.

<3> 01-SEP-2004, NMR SY 5987/43-5 (23707/08-10) (Aerial Photograph). SDO11650.

<4> Royal Air Force, 17-JAN-1947, RAF/CPE/UK/1934 3098-9 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11657.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: 26-MAR-1968. NMR SY 5987/2-6 (178/97-100).
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: 16-FEB-2005. NMR SY 5987 50-2 (23819/09-11).
  • <3> Aerial Photograph: 01-SEP-2004. NMR SY 5987/43-5 (23707/08-10).
  • <4> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 3098-9.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 5929 8802 (123m by 79m) (7 map features)
Map sheet SY58NE
Civil Parish Littlebredy; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Mar 21 2013 3:26PM

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