Monument record MDO50466 - Later prehistoric field system, Winterbourne Houghton
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Summary
Fragments of a banked field system are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery in fields to the north of Dunbury lane, Winterborne Houghton. The features are considered likely to be of later prehistoric origin, they cover an area of over 12 ha and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM Project.
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Full Description
Fragments of a banked field system are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery in fields to the north east of Winterborne Houghton village. It is uncertain if they relate to the shrunken medieval village, or of earlier later prehistoric origin. The features cover an area of 11 ha and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM Project.
( EA 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.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 8158 0380 (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 10:38AM
