Monument record MDO49648 - Iron Age or Roman field system, Cheselbourne
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Summary
Extensive remains of an Iron Age or Romano British field system are visible as cropmarks and earthworks on aerial photographs and lidar imagery. The features cover an area of over 38 hectares to the south of Drake's Lane; they form part of a wider field system described in MDO48869 and MDO1911 and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
Extensive remains of an Iron Age or Romano British field system are visible as cropmarks and earthworks on aerial photographs and lidar imagery. The features cover an area of over 38 hectares to the south of Drake's Lane; they form part of a wider field system described in MDO48869 and MDO1911 and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project. (Environment Agency 2023, RAF 1947)
<1> Environment Agency, 15-DEC-2023, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO20691.
<2> Royal Air Force, 11-APR-1947, RAF/CPE/UK/1974 2365 (Aerial Photograph). SDO21519.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 7442 0019 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Cheselbourne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: 454677
Record last edited
Nov 27 2025 5:52PM
