Monument record MDO49716 - Iron Age or Roman coaxial field system and settlement, Watcomb Wood, Alton Pancras
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Summary
Extensive remains of an Iron Age or Romano British coaxial field system and possible settlement are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery within Watcombe Wood. The features cover an area of over 16 hectares and continue to the west into the field system described in MDO49717. The site was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
Extensive remains of an Iron Age or Romano British coaxial field system and possible settlement are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery within Watcombe Wood. The features cover an area of over 16 hectares and continue to the west into the field system described in MDO49717. The site was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project. (Environment Agency 2023)
<1> Environment Agency, 15-DEC-2023, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO20691.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO20691 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 15-DEC-2023. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7170 0344 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Alton Pancras; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: 454677
Record last edited
Nov 29 2025 9:28PM
