Monument record MDO25172 - Field System, Winterborne Herringston
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Summary
Parallel linear ditches running E-W are visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs. They are considered likely to be the remains of a field system of uncertain date. The site was digitally plotted for the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project.
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Full Description
A rapid examination of air photography suggests the presence of at least five rectangular enclosures … There is also a double linear feature running east-west across the south of the field. The features are of unknown date and are visible as cropmarks. <1-2>
Parallel linear ditches running E-W are visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs <3>. They are considered likely to be the remains of a field system of uncertain date. The site was digitally plotted for the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6880 8755 (523m by 377m) (11 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 68 NE 142
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 983907
Record last edited
Oct 25 2023 4:05PM