Monument record MDO44737 - Enclosure, Sixpenny Handley

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Summary

The soilmark of a probable late prehistoric enclosure to the north of Dean can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 2007. This small enclosure is reminiscent in shape and size to some of the enclosures listed as Tombstone or 'D' shape in the RCHME Bokerley Dyke survey.

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The soilmark of a probable late prehistoric enclosure can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 2007. This is centred at c. ST 9771 1640 to the north of Dean. This small enclosure is reminiscent in shape and size to some of the enclosures listed as Tombstone or 'D' shape in the RCHME Bokerley Dyke survey. <1-2>

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Monograph: Bowen, H C. 1990. The Archaeology of Bokerley Dyke. 127 pp. 91.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: National Monuments Record. 27-SEP-2007. NMR 24745/22.
  • <3>XY Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1570800. [Mapped feature: #634146 ]

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Location

Grid reference ST 9771 1640 (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 112
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1570800

Record last edited

Nov 16 2022 3:51PM

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