Monument record MDO21940 - Haydon Down, enclosure

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Summary

Rectilinear enclosure of possoble prehistoric origin, visible as earthworks on Haydon Down.

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A rectilinear banked enclosure of uncertain date, visible as earthworks and cropmarks on aerial photographs. The enclosure is 34m across and lies towards the south end of Haydon Down. The enclosure lies in close proximity to two field systems of probable prehistoric date (MDO21938 and 21939) and therefore a prehistoric origin for this enclosure is possible. A second enclosure lies to thenorth (MDO113). {1-2}

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: 21-APR-2006. D0060480.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 3152-3.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 5481 9260 (39m by 46m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SY59SW
Civil Parish Askerswell; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Apr 27 2012 5:29AM

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