Monument record MDO48862 - Iron Age or Roman enclosure, Piddletrenthide
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Summary
Fragments of a rectilinear ditched enclosure with associated trackway are visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs taken in 2017. They are situated within the field system decribed in MDO1996 and are considered to be contemporary with it, possibly the site of a settlement. The features were digitally recorded during the Upper Cerne and Piddle Valleys AIM project.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Fragments of a rectilinear ditched enclosure with associated trackway are visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs taken in 2017. The enclosure is 66m across with an entrance towards its northern end from which a short section of double-ditched trackway extends. The features are situated within the field system decribed in MDO1996 and are considered to be contemporary with it, possibly the site of a settlement. The features were digitally recorded during the Upper Cerne and Piddle Valleys AIM project. <1>
<1> Historic England Archive, 25-MAY-2017, HEA 33298/010 (Aerial Photograph). SDO20951.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO20951 Aerial Photograph: Historic England Archive. 25-MAY-2017. HEA 33298/010.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 7149 9923 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY79NW |
| Civil Parish | Piddletrenthide; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 21 2024 12:40PM
