Monument record MDO48883 - Iron Age or Roman field system, Whitecombe Hill, Piddletrenthide
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Summary
The remains of an Iron Age or Romano British field system are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery on Whitecombe Hill, Piddletrenthide. The features extend into Cheselbourne parish and cover an area of over 58 hectares, they continue into MDO48885 to the east and are an extension of the wider field system described in MDO1911. The features were digitally recorded during the Upper Cerne and Piddle Valleys AIM project.
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Full Description
The remains of an Iron Age or Romano British field system are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery on Whitecombe Hill, Piddletrenthide. The features extend into Cheselbourne parish and cover an area of over 58 hectares, they continue into MDO48885 to the east and are an extension of the wider field system described in MDO1911. The features were digitally recorded during the Upper Cerne and Piddle Valleys AIM project. <1>
<1> Environment Agency, 15-DEC-2023, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO20691.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO20691 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 15-DEC-2023. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 7325 9984 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY79NW |
| Civil Parish | Cheselbourne; Dorset |
| Civil Parish | Piddletrenthide; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
May 2 2025 2:25PM
