Monument record MDO48876 - Iron Age or Roman enclosure, Hog Leaze, Piddletrenthide
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Summary
A rectilinear ditched enclosure is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs taken in 1971. It is situated within the field system decribed in MDO48870 and considered to be contemporary with it, possibly the site of a settlement. The enclosure is 45m by 28m across and has a west facing entrance near its southern end. The feature was digitally recorded during the Upper Cerne and Piddle Valleys AIM project.
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Full Description
A rectilinear ditched enclosure is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs taken in 1971. It is situated within the field system decribed in MDO48870 and considered to be contemporary with it, possibly the site of a settlement. The enclosure is 45m by 28m across and has a west facing entrance near its southern end. The feature was digitally recorded during the Upper Cerne and Piddle Valleys AIM project.<1>
<1> J R Boyden, 11-DEC-1971, JRB 380/3480 (Aerial Photograph). SDO20998.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO20998 Aerial Photograph: J R Boyden. 11-DEC-1971. JRB 380/3480.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 7363 9906 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY79NW |
| Civil Parish | Piddletrenthide; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 22 2024 12:06PM
