Monument record MDO49550 - Prehistoric mounds, East Hill, Piddletrenthide
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Summary
Two small sub-circular mounds are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery on the west facing slopes of East Hill above the River Piddle, Piddletrenthide. They both lie on the 150m contour and are situated within a prehistoric field system; they may be Bronze Age barrows predating the system. The features are 5-6m across and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
Two small sub-circular mounds are visible low earthworks on lidar imagery on the west facing slopes of East Hill above the River Piddle, Piddletrenthide. They both lie on the 150m contour and are situated within a prehistoric field system; they may be Bronze Age barrows predating the system. The features are 5-6m across and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project. (Environment Agency 2021)
<1> Environment Agency, 16-NOV-2021, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO18034.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO18034 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 16-NOV-2021. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 7050 0103 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Piddletrenthide; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 23 2025 5:05PM
