Monument record MDO50503 - Iron Age or Roman enclosure, Chescombe Farm, Winterborne Whitechurch
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Summary
A rectilinear ditch-defined enclosure is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs taken in 1995 in a field to the west of Chescombe Farm, Winterborne Whitechurch. The enclosure is 60m by 55m across with a possible entrance facing south. There are traces of a central internal hollow. The enclosure is considered likely to be of Iron Age or Roman origin and lies within the field system described in MDO50504, it was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM Project.
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Full Description
A rectilinear ditch-defined enclosure is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs taken in 1995 in a field to the west of Chescombe Farm, Winterborne Whitechurch. The enclosure is 60m by 55m across with a possible entrance facing south. There are traces of a central internal hollow. The enclosure is considered likely to be of Iron Age or Roman origin and lies within the field system described in MDO50504, it was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM Project.
(NMR 1995)
National Monuments Record, 05-SEP-1995, NMR 15400/60 (Aerial Photograph). SDO21700.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SDO21700 Aerial Photograph: National Monuments Record. 05-SEP-1995. NMR 15400/60.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 8196 0035 (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 3:12PM
