Monument record MDO4565 - Prehistoric enclosure, Pimperne
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Summary
A pear-shaped enclosure visible as a crop mark on air photographs. It measures approximately 400 feet by 500 feet, and encloses an area of around 4 acres. This and another enclosure nearby appear to be linked by a shallow ditch.
The record for this monument has been enhanced with support from Wessex Water.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Enclosure ST 891095, visible only on air photographs lies 40 yds S of Iron Age enclosure (ST 80 NE 6) and apparently is linked with it by a shallow ditch. It covers 4 acres and is pear shaped in plan, measuring 400ft by 500 ft across. There is no certain entrance, but it most probably was on the N. <1-2>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO99 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1972. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume IV (North). 55.
- <2> SDO17757 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 11-APR-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1975 4012-13.
- <3> SDO12422 Article in monograph: Harding, D W, Blake, I M and Reynolds, P J. 1993. An Iron Age Settlement in Dorset; Excavation and Reconstruction. 1.
- <4> SDO131 Index: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Records. ST 80 NE 32.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 205464.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 890 094 (121m by 129m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80NE |
| Civil Parish | Pimperne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 043 016
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 80 NE 32
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 205464
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Pimperne 16
Record last edited
Mar 4 2022 1:57PM
