Monument record MDO49712 - Undated D shaped enclosure, Piddletrenthide
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Summary
A D-shaped ditched enclosure is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs taken in 2023 on the upper west-facing slopes of East Hill, Piddletrenthide. The enclosure is 37m by 40m across and was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project; whilst undated, it may be of Iron Age or Roman date and is situated within the field system described in MDO1976.
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Full Description
A D-shaped ditched enclosure is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs taken in 2023 on the upper west-facing slopes of East Hill, Piddletrenthide. The enclosure is 37m by 40m across and was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project; whilst undated, it may be of Iron Age or Roman date and is situated within the field system described in MDO1976. (HEA 2023)
Cornwall Archaeological Unit, Cornwall Council, 2026, 2026 AIM Mid Dorset Downs HE9550 (Machine readable data file). SDO21762.
Historic England Archive, 22-JUN-2023, HEA 35676/019 (Aerial Photograph). SDO21530.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 7050 0126 (point) (7 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Piddletrenthide; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: 454677
Record last edited
Nov 29 2025 6:46PM
