Monument record MDO50502 - Iron Age or Roman field system, Chescombe Farm, Chescombe Farm, Winterborne Whitechurch

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Summary

The fragmented remains of an Iron Age or Roman field system are visible as cropmarks and earthworks on aerial photographs and lidar imagery in fields surrounding Chescombe Farm, Winterborne Whitechurch. The features cover an area of over 29 ha and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM Project.

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Full Description

The fragmented remains of an Iron Age or Roman field system are visible as cropmarks and earthworks on aerial photographs and lidar imagery in fields surrounding Chescombe Farm, Winterborne Whitechurch. The features cover an area of over 29 ha and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM Project.
( NMR 1995, EA 2023)


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

<2> National Monuments Record, 04-SEP-1995, NMR 15399/27 (Aerial Photograph). SDO21710.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 15-DEC-2023. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: National Monuments Record. 04-SEP-1995. NMR 15399/27.

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Location

Grid reference ST 8253 0019 (point)
Map sheet ST80SW
Civil Parish Winterborne Whitechurch; Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Feb 12 2026 2:52PM

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