Monument record MDO50459 - Prehistoric field system, Winterbourne Stickland

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Summary

The remains of a highly fragmented field system is visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery scattered across several modern fields to the south of Dunbury Lane. The banked field boundaries cover an area of over 16 ha, they are considered likely to be of iron Age or Roman origin and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM Project.

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Full Description

The remains of a highly fragmented field system is visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery scattered across several modern fields to the south of Dunbury Lane. The banked field boundaries cover an area of over 16 ha, they are considered likely to be of iron Age or Roman origin and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM Project.
( EA2023)


<1> Environment Agency, 15-DEC-2023, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO20691.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 15-DEC-2023. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.

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Location

Grid reference ST 8265 0386 (point)
Map sheet ST80SW
Civil Parish Winterborne Stickland; Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Feb 12 2026 10:26AM

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