Monument record MDO49551 - Prehistoric mound, East Hill, Piddletrenthide
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Summary
A small sub-circular mound is visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery on the south east facing slopes of East Hill, Piddletrenthide. It is situated within a prehistoric field system and may be a Bronze Age barrow predating the system. The feature is 15m across and was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
A small sub-circular mound is visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery on the south east facing slopes of East Hill, Piddletrenthide. It is situated within a prehistoric field system and may be a Bronze Age barrow predating the system. The feature is 15m across and was 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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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7087 0086 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Piddletrenthide; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 23 2025 6:30PM
