Monument record MDO44492 - Late prehistoric enclosures south-west of Honeycombe Wood, Lillington

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Summary

The cropmarks of two possible later prehistoric enclosures can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 2010. These two joined enclosures are situated at the south-western end of Honeycombe Wood. The northern enclosure appears to be an oblong aligned north-south, though only the southern part is visible and the remainder is within the wood. The second enclosure is joined to this. It is more rectangular in shape and is aligned east-west.

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Full Description

The cropmarks of two possible later prehistoric enclosures can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 2010. These two joined enclosures are situated at the south-western end of Honeycombe Wood. The northern enclosure appears to be an oblong aligned north-south, though only the southern part is visible and the remainder is within the wood. The second enclosure is joined to this. It is more rectangular in shape and is aligned east-west. <1>


<1> Historic England, 28-JUN-2010, NMR 26651_029-034 (Aerial Photograph). SDO18637.

<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1595690 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Historic England. 28-JUN-2010. NMR 26651_029-034.
  • <2>XY Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1595690. [Mapped feature: #633875 ]

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Location

Grid reference ST 6303 1387 (point)
Map sheet ST61SW
Civil Parish Lillington; Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: 1595690
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 61 SW 33

Record last edited

Oct 4 2022 12:05PM

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