Monument record MDO48879 - Later prehistoric enclosure, Hog Leaze, Piddletrenthide
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Summary
Fragments of a large curvilinear ditched enclosure are visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs taken in 2017 at the northern end of Hog Leaze, Piddletrenthide. It is situated within the field system decribed in MDO48870 but may be of earlier date, possibly Bronze Age. The enclosure is 118m across and was digitally recorded during the Upper Cerne and Piddle Valleys AIM project.
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Full Description
Fragments of a large curvilinear ditched enclosure are visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs taken in 2017 at the northern end of Hog Leaze, Piddletrenthide. It is situated within the field system decribed in MDO48870 but may be of earlier date, possibly Bronze Age. The enclosure is 118m across and was digitally recorded during the Upper Cerne and Piddle Valleys AIM project.<1-2>
<1> Historic England Archive, 25-MAY-2017, HEA 33297/035 (Aerial Photograph). SDO20999.
<2> J R Boyden, 23-OCT-1971, JRB 382/10 (Aerial Photograph). SDO21000.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 7289 9944 (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 22 2024 12:31PM
