Monument record MDO44162 - Late prehistoric enclosure, Chettle

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Summary

Soilmarks of a polygonal enclosure of probable late prehistoric date are visible on aerial photographs taken in 2007.

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Full Description

The faint soilmarks of a probable late prehistoric enclosure can be seen on HE Reconnaissance aerial photographs taken in 2007. This is centred at ST 9454 1415 and is one of two small polygonal enclosures in the same field to the north-west of the village of Chettle. This enclosure is reminiscent in shape and size to a number of polygon-shaped enclosures in Dorset identified as part of the RCHME Bokerley Dyke survey. Cropmarks of a late prehistoric spectacle enclosure have previously been identified in the field to the west (monument 868685). <1>


<1> Bowen, H C, 1990, The Archaeology of Bokerley Dyke, 91 (Monograph). SWX800.

<1.1> National Monuments Record, 24-SEP-2007, NMR 24744/41 (Aerial Photograph). SDO18423.

<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1570778 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Monograph: Bowen, H C. 1990. The Archaeology of Bokerley Dyke. 127 pp. 91.
  • <1.1> Aerial Photograph: National Monuments Record. 24-SEP-2007. NMR 24744/41.
  • <2>XY Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1570778. [Mapped feature: #633535 ]

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Location

Grid reference ST 9454 1415 (point)
Map sheet ST91SW
Civil Parish Chettle; Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 91 SW 140
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1570778

Record last edited

Aug 31 2022 3:16PM

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