Monument record MDO50202 - Potential prehistoric enclosure, Little Down Plantation, Hilton
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Summary
The potential site of a banked enclosure is visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery on the upper east-facing slopes within Little Down Planation, Hilton. The enclosure is 67m by 70m across and may be of prehistoric origin, it was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
The potential site of a banked enclosure is visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery on the upper east-facing slopes within Little Down Planation, Hilton. The enclosure is 67m by 70m across and may be of prehistoric origin, it was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
(EA 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 Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7823 0241 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SE |
| Civil Parish | Hilton; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 3 2026 8:15PM
