Monument record MDO44492 - Late prehistoric enclosures south-west of Honeycombe Wood, Lillington
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Summary
The cropmarks of two possible later prehistoric enclosures can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 2010. These two joined enclosures are situated at the south-western end of Honeycombe Wood. The northern enclosure appears to be an oblong aligned north-south, though only the southern part is visible and the remainder is within the wood. The second enclosure is joined to this. It is more rectangular in shape and is aligned east-west.
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Full Description
The cropmarks of two possible later prehistoric enclosures can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 2010. These two joined enclosures are situated at the south-western end of Honeycombe Wood. The northern enclosure appears to be an oblong aligned north-south, though only the southern part is visible and the remainder is within the wood. The second enclosure is joined to this. It is more rectangular in shape and is aligned east-west. <1>
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 6303 1387 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST61SW |
| Civil Parish | Lillington; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: 1595690
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 61 SW 33
Record last edited
Oct 4 2022 12:05PM
