Monument record MDO37312 - Prehistoric enclosure, Sixpenny Handley
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Summary
A rectangular enclosure seen as cropmarks on aerial photographs taken in 2005. The form of the enclosure suggests that it is likely to be prehistoric, possibly of Neolithic date. Note that the site is not included in the RCHME's Bokerley Dyke volume (Bowen 1990; 1991), either in the tabulated inventory or on the plan of archaeological sites.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Soil mark of enclosure at Handley, SU 003165. <1>
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SDO19517 Aerial Photograph: St Joseph, J K. JK St Joseph CA 010.
- <2> SWX800 Monograph: Bowen, H C. 1990. The Archaeology of Bokerley Dyke. 127 pp.
- <3> SDO14864 Monograph: Bowen, H C. 1991. The Archaeology of Bokerley Dyke: Inventory.
- <4> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. AO54/F41/5.
- <5> SDO16728 Unpublished document: Bournemouth University. 1995. Geophysical Survey of the Handley Down Enclosure, Sixpenny Handley.
- <6> SDO12570 Aerial Photograph: Dorset County Council. 2005. Digital vertical aerial photographs.
- <7> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 213520.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SU 00348 16526 (73m by 78m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SU01NW |
| Civil Parish | Sixpenny Handley; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SU 01 NW 29
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 213520
Record last edited
Feb 23 2023 4:00PM