Monument record MDO46881 - Prehistoric or Roman settlement, Piddlehinton

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Summary

Cropmarks of enclosures, pits, and a field system possibly a prehistoric or Roman settlement have been recorded from aerial photographs.

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SY 684 970 (FCE) A rapid examination of air photography suggests the presence of an irregular enclosure with apparent internal divisions and possible pits. The features are located within a prehistoric or Roman field system and may be a settlement of similar date. The features are visible as cropmarks northeast of Forston Higher Farm. <1>

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Verbal communication: Miller, Andrew. RCHME/EH/HE Aerial Photographers comment AM. 15-FEB-1993.
  • <1.1> Aerial Photograph: National Monuments Record. NMR 4436: 20.
  • <2>XY Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 983949. [Mapped feature: #636551 ]

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Location

Grid reference SY 6839 9700 (point)
Map sheet SY69NE
Civil Parish Piddlehinton; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 69 NE 58
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 983949

Record last edited

Jul 29 2023 7:40AM

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