Monument record MDO49309 - Undated field system, Chaston Farm, Buckland Newton
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Summary
Fragments of a rectilinear bank and ditched field system are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery to the south west of Chaston Farm, Buckland Newton. Fragments of at least five field enclosures are visible, the most complete being 50m by 35m across. The features are potentially of prehistoric origin although a later date is possible. They were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project and cover an area of over 4.5 hectares.
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Full Description
Fragments of a rectilinear bank and ditched field system are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery to the south west of Chaston Farm, Buckland Newton. Fragments of at least five field enclosures are visible, the most complete being 50m by 35m across. The features are potentially of prehistoric origin although a later date is possible. They were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project and cover an area of over 4.5 hectares (1).
<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 Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7152 0532 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70NW |
| Civil Parish | Buckland Newton; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 28 2025 6:20PM
