Monument record MDO29988 - Possible Iron Age rectilinear enclosure, Woodbury Hill, Bere Regis
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Summary
The remains of a possible rectilinear enclosure, approximately 78m x 75m, are visible on aerial photographs of Woodbury Hill. It is located within the remains of an Iron Age hillfort (MDO7148). It is located within the remains of an Iron Age hillfort (MDO7148). It is considered most likely to be a medieval or post medieval addition associated with the later settlement (MDO29991).
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Full Description
The remains of a possible rectilinear enclosure, approximately 78m x 75m, are visible on aerial photographs of Woodbury Hill (1-2). It is located within the remains of an Iron Age hillfort (MDO7148). It is considered most likely to be a medieval or post medieval addition associated with the later settlement (MDO29991). This feature was digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project. It is not visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial imagery available to the project.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 8560 9477 (85m by 92m) (5 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY89SE |
| Civil Parish | Bere Regis; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 19 2015 4:42PM