Monument record MDO38035 - Undated lynchet, Pilsdon Pen, Pilsdon

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Summary

An undated lynchet is visible as earthworks on the southeast end of Pilsdon Pen hillfort. It is considered likely to be a medieval strip lynchet but may be an outer earthwork related to the hillfort. The site was digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.

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An undated lynchet is visible as earthworks on the southeast end of Pilsdon Pen hillfort (1-2). It is considered likely to be a medieval strip lynchet but may be an outer earthwork related to the hillfort. The site was digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 11-NOV-1971. RAF/39/3829 V 0237-8.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Dorset County Council. XX-XXX-2009. Dorset CC Vertical Digital Photo Tile. ST4101.ecw.

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Location

Grid reference ST 41392 01064 (point) (2 map features)
Map sheet ST40SW
Civil Parish Pilsdon; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jul 25 2019 2:59PM

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