Monument record MDO25170 - Prehistoric Enclosure, Winterborne Herringston
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Summary
A single ditch rectilinear enclosure, roughly 17m x 19m with a possible entrance in its east edge, is visible as a cropmark on aerial photgraphs. It is considered likely to be of Iron Age/Romano-British date. The site was digitally plotted for the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A rapid examination of air photography suggests the presence of at least five apparent rectangular enclosures (SY 6894 8775, SY 6893 8765, SY 6893 8758, SY 6896 8758 and SY 6899 8758), possibly buildings, plus an irregular curvilinear enclosure (SY 6877 8777, in an area of large pit-like features and what may be numerous smaller pits. The features are of Unknown date, and are visible as cropmarks. <1-2>
A single ditch rectilinear enclosure, roughly 17m x 19m with a possible entrance in its east edge, is visible as a cropmark on aerial photgraphs <3>. It is considered likely to be of Iron Age/Romano-British date. The site was digitally plotted for the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project.
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Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6895 8775 (33m by 32m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68NE |
| Civil Parish | Winterborne Herringston; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 58 NE 95
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 983904
Record last edited
Oct 25 2023 3:39PM