Monument record MDO44623 - Prehistoric field system, Pilsdon
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Summary
Vegetation marks or slight earthworks over much of Pilsdon Pen indicate the remains of a Celtic field system and a rectangular settlement.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
ST 405017 Celtic field fragments occur as faint vegetation marks or slight earthworks over much of Pilsdon Pen, covering over 75 acres, and best preserved at ST 402018. Possible rectangular settlement at ST 400018. (See also ST 40 SW 10 and 11). <1>
<1> Royal Commission on Historic Monuments, Unpublished revision RCHME Dorset I (West) Undated (Pilsdon file) (Unpublished document). SDO18747.
<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 883383 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 4053 0167 (1392m by 708m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST40SW |
| Civil Parish | Pilsdon; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 40 SW 34
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 883383
Record last edited
Dec 21 2024 7:21AM
