Monument record MDO48938 - Later prehistoric enclosure, Puddletown
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Summary
A large curvilinear ditched enclosure is visible as cropmarks to the northwest of Laycock Farm, Puddletown. Is 168m across and crosses into Piddlehinton parish on its northern side. The feature is situated on the southern edge of a dry valley and is considered likely to be of later prehistoric date, possibly Bronze Age; it was digitally recorded during the Upper Cerne and Piddle Valleys AIM project.
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Full Description
A large curvilinear ditched enclosure is visible as cropmarks to the northwest of Laycock Farm, Puddletown. Is 168m across and crosses into Piddlehinton parish on its northern side. The feature is situated on the southern edge of a dry valley and is considered likely to be of later prehistoric date, possibly Bronze Age; it was digitally recorded during the Upper Cerne and Piddle Valleys AIM project.<1>
<1> J R Boyden, 08-JUL-1976, JRB 3302/17 (Aerial Photograph). SDO21025.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO21025 Aerial Photograph: J R Boyden. 08-JUL-1976. JRB 3302/17.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 7139 9528 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY79NW |
| Civil Parish | Piddlehinton; Dorset |
| Civil Parish | Piddletrenthide; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 23 2024 1:08PM
