Monument record MDO48929 - Bronze Age round barrow, Piddletrenthide
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Summary
The site of a ring ditch 26m across is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs taken in 1971. It is in close proximity to the round barow described in MDO1947 and considered likely to be a plough-levelled Bronze Age round barrow. A small pit in the centre of the ring ditch may be the site of a robber pit. The site was digitally recorded during the Upper Cerne and Piddle Valleys AIM project.
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Full Description
The site of a ring ditch 26m across is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs taken in 1971. It is in close proximity to the round barow described in MDO1947 and considered likely to be a plough-levelled Bronze Age round barrow. A small pit in the centre of the ring ditch may be the site of a robber pit. The site was digitally recorded during the Upper Cerne and Piddle Valleys AIM project. <1>
<1> J R Boyden, 13-MAR-1971, JRB 565/4816 (Aerial Photograph). SDO20995.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO20995 Aerial Photograph: J R Boyden. 13-MAR-1971. JRB 565/4816.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 7299 9875 (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 23 2024 11:03AM
