Monument record MDO32413 - Prehistoric enclosure west of Lenthay Dairy House, Castleton
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Summary
The cropmarks of roughly square enclosure can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 2009 and 2010. The enclosure measures around 30 metres by 35 metres with rounded corners, and is interpreted as a prehistoric enclosure of probable Iron Age/Romano-British date.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The cropmarks of a possible Iron Age or Roman enclosure can be seen on HE Reconnaissance aerial photographs taken in 2010. This square enclosure with rounded corners is situated to the west of Lenthay Dairy House at ST 6174 1581. <1>
<1> Dorset County Council, 2009, Digital vertical aerial photographs (Aerial Photograph). SDO12079.
<2> Historic England, 11-JUN-2010, NMR 26651_019-023 (Aerial Photograph). SDO17484.
<3> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1595681 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 61734 15844 (55m by 54m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST61NW |
| Civil Parish | Castleton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 61 NW 150
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1595681
Record last edited
Jan 11 2022 10:58AM
