Monument record MDO49788 - Prehistoric field boundary, Dole's Ash, Piddletrenthide
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Summary
A long linear banked feature is visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery running along the east-facing slope of the dry valley between Dole's Ash and Thorncombe Farm. The feature is over 550m long and considered likely to be a field boundary of prehistoirc origin; it was digitally digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
A long linear banked feature is visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery running along the east-facing slope of the dry valley between Dole's Ash and Thorncombe Farm. The feature is over 550m long and considered likely to be a field boundary of prehistoirc origin; it was digitally digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project. (Environment Agency 2023)
<1> Environment Agency, 15-DEC-2023, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO20691.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO20691 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 15-DEC-2023. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7286 0032 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Piddletrenthide; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 3 2025 6:04PM
