Monument record MDO44735 - Rectilinear enclosure, Sixpenny Handley
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Summary
The faint soilmark of a probable late prehistoric enclosure can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 2007. This rectilinear enclosure, which in places is quite faint, is situated to the north-east of Dean and is reminiscent in shape to enclosure MDO5833.
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Full Description
The faint soilmark of a probable late prehistoric enclosure can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 2007. This rectilinear enclosure, which in places is quite faint, is situated to the north-east of Dean at ST 9790 1603. This enclosure is reminiscent in shape to Long Crichel 32, an enclosure identified as part of the RCHME Bokerley Dyke survey. <1-2>
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 9790 1603 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST91NE |
| Civil Parish | Sixpenny Handley; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 91 NE 114
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1570810
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Long Crichel 32
Record last edited
Feb 1 2023 4:18PM