Monument record MDO46360 - Late prehistoric enclosed settlement, Winterborne Whitechurch
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Summary
The probable site of a later prehistoric enclosed settlement is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs taken in 1989 to the west of West Farm, Winterborne Whitechurch. The features include the northern half of a curvilinear ditched enclosure at least 88m across with internal pits and a possible hut circle as well ass associated linears which may be field boundaries. The site covers an area of 1.4 hectares and was digitally recorded during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
The probable site of a later prehistoric enclosured settlement is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs taken in 1989 to the west of West Farm, Winterborne Whitechurch. The features include the northern half of a curvilinear ditched enclosure at least 88m across with internal pits and a possible hut circle as well ass associated linears which may be field boundaries. The site covers an area of 1.4 hectares and was digitally recorded during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO19902 Aerial Photograph: National Monuments Record. 11-JUL-1989. NMR 4527/19.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 8334 9929 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY89NW |
| Civil Parish | Winterborne Whitechurch; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 984064
Record last edited
Jun 27 2023 2:53PM