Monument record MDO46562 - Medieval or post medieval enclosure, Winterborne Zelston

Please read our .

Summary

A large polygonal ditched enclosure is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs and lidar imagery to the south of Riverside Farm, Winterborne Zelston. It is over 90m across lies within the flood plain of the River Winterborne, it's southern side being the edge of the river itself. It is considered likely to be of medieval or post medieval origin, prossibly associated with drainage, and was digitally recorded during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM.

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

A large polygonal ditched enclosure is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs and lidar imagery to the south of Riverside Farm, Winterborne Zelston <1-2>. It is over 90m across lies within the flood plain of the River Winterborne, it's southern side being the edge of the river itself. It is considered likely to be of medieval or post medieval origin, prossibly associated with drainage, and was digitally recorded during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 16-NOV-2021. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 05-MAR-1945. RAF/106G/LA/163 RP 4081.

Finds (0)

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Location

Grid reference SY 8901 9740 (point)
Map sheet SY89NE
Civil Parish Winterborne Zelston; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Jul 9 2023 6:07PM

Comments and Feedback

Do you have any questions or more information about this record? Please feel free to comment below with your name and email address. All comments are submitted to the website maintainers for moderation, and we aim to respond/publish as soon as possible. Comments, questions and answers that may be helpful to other users will be retained and displayed along with the name you supply. The email address you supply will never be displayed or shared.