Monument record MDO38036 - Post medieval enclosure in the centre of Pilsdon Pen hillfort, Pilsdon
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Summary
A square enclosure is visible as earthworks in the centre of Pilsdon Pen hillfort. The site was plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.
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Full Description
A square enclosure 48m by 56m is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs (1-4), situated in the centre of Pilsdon Pen hillfort. Originally interpreted as an Iron Age or Roman religious site (NMR UID 193083), this was later revised as being a post medieval warren (Scheduled Monument List Entry 1019394). The south west side has been partially replaced by a pillow mound which post dates the enclosure, and which was partially reconstructed following the excavation (NMR UID 193083).
The site was plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO14567 Aerial Photograph: National Monuments Record. 16-FEB-2005. NMR ST 4101/27-34 (NMR 23816/21-28).
- <2> SDO14566 Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. 08-MAY-1996. OS/96569 V 122-3.
- <3> SDO14569 Aerial Photograph: Cambridge University Collection of Aerial Photography. 25-JUN-1952. CAP 8072/38-40 (HW38-40).
- <4> SDO13314 Aerial Photograph: Dorset County Council. XX-XXX-2009. Dorset CC Vertical Digital Photo Tile. ST4101.ecw.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 4124 0131 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST40SW |
| Civil Parish | Pilsdon; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 40 SW 9
Record last edited
Jul 25 2019 2:59PM
