Monument record MDO45530 - Large enclosure at Myncen Farm, Minchington, Sixpenny Handley
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Summary
A large enclosure, probably of later prehistoric date, is visible as both cropmarks and earthworks in fields at Myncen Farm, Minchington.
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Full Description
A large enclosure is visible as cropmarks and earthworks on aerial photographs taken July 17th 2002. Located to the west of the Myncen Farm buildings, its internal measurements are circa 365 metres NW-SE by 165 metres NE-SW, with an approximate area of 5.5 hectares. Its western arc appears on the photographs as a low bank, while much of the remainder of the circuit is present as cropmark ditch. There are no certain internal features. <1>
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 9675 1445 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST91SE |
| Civil Parish | Sixpenny Handley; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 91 SE 227
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1407907
Record last edited
Feb 14 2023 3:55PM