Monument record MDO941 - Prehistoric univallate enclosure east of Eggardon, Compton Valence
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Summary
A roughly circular univallate enclosure, visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs. The site is undated but likely to be later prehistoric in origin.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A roughly circular univallate enclosure, 95m across, is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs. A gap in the north-west may be the site of an entrance. The enclosure lies in a commanding position on the top of Eggerton Ridge and is situated just 200m to the north-east of the enclosure described in MDO1541. The site is undated but likely to be later prehistoric in origin. (1)
Can also be seen on RAF CPE/UK/1934: 4099
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO11086 Aerial Photograph: 28-JUN-2000. NMR SY 5793/8-9 (18803/18-9).
- <1> SDO11087 Aerial Photograph: 02-APR-1969. NMR OS/69053 034-5.
- <1> SDO11088 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 4147-8.
- <2> SDO12558 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1963. Monuments Threatened or Destroyed. A Select List: 1956-1962. 14.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 577 938 (130m by 113m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY59SE |
| Civil Parish | Compton Valence; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 038 013
Record last edited
Dec 22 2016 11:59AM
