Monument record MDO4416 - Hilltop enclosure east of Weatherby Castle, Milborne St Andrew
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Summary
A length of ditch visible on aerial photographs, and situated on a hilltop. The ditch curves around the contour of the hill and, though a complete circuit could not be seen, has been interpreted as a possible hilltop enclosure.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Richards, J, 1992, Watching brief and excavation at Milborne St Andrew, Dorset, E3 (Unpublished document). SDO12395.
‘On a hilltop 400m east of the hillfort a further curving length of ditch may hint at the presence of another hitherto unrecorded enclosure (Fig. 2, E3).’
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO12395 Unpublished document: Richards, J. 1992. Watching brief and excavation at Milborne St Andrew, Dorset. E3.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 812 964 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY89NW |
| Civil Parish | Milborne St Andrew; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 039 072
Record last edited
May 22 2017 3:01PM
