Monument record MDO42462 - Timber circle at Hilly Ground, Hinton St Mary
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Summary
In 2001 topsoil stripping exposed archaeological features. A small-scale rescue excavation by Peter Woodward and Paul Martin revealed these to be the remains of a probable timber ring of later Neolithic date which he described as having a diameter twice the size of the north ring at Durrington Walls. Another structure associated with a hearth of Bronze Age date was also recorded.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
<1> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 2002, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 2001 (Serial). SDO11551.
<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1367577 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7980 1677 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST71NE |
| Civil Parish | Hinton St Mary; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 71 NE 50
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1367577
Record last edited
May 19 2022 5:06PM
