Monument record MDO49789 - Prehistoric boundary, Dole's Ash, Piddletrenthide
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Summary
A bank and ditched linear feature is visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery running across the south-facing ridge to the east of Dole's Ash Farm, Piddletrenthide. The feature is 150m long with the bank upslope of a ditch. It is considered likely to be of Iron Age or Roman date, potentially a defensive cross dyke or part of the wider field system to the west described in MDO49790. it was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
A bank and ditched linear feature is visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery running across the south-facing ridge to the east of Dole's Ash Farm, Piddletrenthide. The feature is 150m long with the bank upslope of a ditch. It is considered likely to be of Iron Age or Roman date, potentially a defensive cross dyke or part of the wider field system to the west described in MDO49790. it was 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.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7274 0031 (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 6:13PM
