Monument record MDO49338 - Prehistoric field system, Ball Hill, Piddletrenthide

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Summary

The fragmentary remains of a prehistoric field system are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery on the southern spur of Ball Hill extending into Kithill Plantation, Piddletrenthide. It appears to be contemporary with the settlement and trackway described in MDO1977 and forms part of a wider system of fields described in MDO43349. The features were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.

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Full Description

The fragmentary remains of a prehistoric field system are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery on the southern spur of Ball Hill extending into Kithill Plantation, Piddletrenthide. It appears to be contemporary with the settlement and trackway described in MDO1977 and forms part of a wider system of fields described in MDO43349. The features were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project. (Lidar 2021 (1)).


<1> Environment Agency, 16-NOV-2021, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO18034.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 16-NOV-2021. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.

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Location

Grid reference ST 7232 0321 (point)
Map sheet ST70SW
Civil Parish Piddletrenthide; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 088 079
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 70 SW 7
  • Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Celtic Field Group 43

Record last edited

Nov 10 2025 6:26PM

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