Monument record MDO3767 - Prehistoric field system, Websley Farm, Durweston
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Summary
An extensive system of banked field boundaries is visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery in the vicinity of Websley Farm, Durweston. The features run from Four Acre Coppice in the east, Roundbush Wood on the northwest and the parish boundary with Bryanston in the south; overall they cover an area of over 126 hectares. The system is considred to be of prehistoric origin, possibly with some later reuse in the medieval period.
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Full Description
An extensive system of banked field boundaries is visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery in the vicinity of Websley Farm, Durweston [2]. The features run from Four Acre Coppice in the east, Roundbush Wood on the northwest and the parish boundary with Bryanston in the south; overall they cover an area of over 126 hectares. The system is considered to be of prehistoric origin, possibly with some later reuse in the medieval period.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 855 080 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80NE |
| Civil Parish | Durweston; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 013 014
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 80 NE 24
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Celtic Field Group 60
Record last edited
Oct 3 2023 9:23AM
