Monument record MDO46397 - Prehistoric medieval field system, Winterborne Whitechurch
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Summary
Traces of a field system can be seen as low earthworks on lidar imagery to the south of West Farm, to the west of the River Winterborne, Winterborne Whitechurch. The banked field system covers an area of over 43 hectares and was digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM. The system is a continuation of that described in MDO46396 and may be a later prehistoric system reused in the medieval period.
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Full Description
Traces of a field system can be seen as low earthworks on lidar imagery to the south of West Farm, to the west of the River Winterborne, Winterborne Whitechurch <1>. The banked field system covers an area of over 43 hectares and was digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM. The system is a continuation of that described in MDO46396 and may be a later prehistoric system reused in the medieval period.
<1> Environment Agency, 16-NOV-2021, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO18034.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO18034 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 16-NOV-2021. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 8391 9894 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY89NW |
| Civil Parish | Winterborne Whitechurch; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 28 2023 10:18AM
