Monument record MDO48881 - Later prehistoric ring ditch, Hog Leaze, Piddletrenthide
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Summary
The site of a ring ditch 13m across is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs taken in 1971 at the northern end of Hog Leaze, Piddletrenthide. It is situated immediately to the southeast of the enclosure described in MDO48879 and may be the site of a plough-levelled Bronze Age round barrow, or a later prehistoric hut circle. The enclosure was digitally recorded during the Upper Cerne and Piddle Valleys AIM project.
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Full Description
The site of a ring ditch 13m across is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs taken in 1971 at the northern end of Hog Leaze, Piddletrenthide. It is situated immediately to the southeast of the enclosure described in MDO48879 and may be the site of a plough-levelled Bronze Age round barrow, or a later prehistoric hut circle. The enclosure was digitally recorded during the Upper Cerne and Piddle Valleys AIM project.<1>
<1> J R Boyden, 11-DEC-1971, JRB 380/3488 (Aerial Photograph). SDO21001.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO21001 Aerial Photograph: J R Boyden. 11-DEC-1971. JRB 380/3488.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 7308 9931 (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 12:44PM
