Monument record MDO50467 - 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 west of Winterborne Houghton village. The features are considered to be of later prehistoric origin but are likely to have been reused in the medieval period; they cover an area of 26 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 west of Winterborne Houghton village. The features are considered to be of later prehistoric origin but are likely to have been reused in the medieval period;, they cover an area of 26 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 8151 0462 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80SW |
| Civil Parish | Winterborne Houghton; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 12 2026 11:07AM
