Monument record MDO46589 - Medieval or post medieval field system, Winterborne Zelston
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Summary
Fragments of a banked field system are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery in the southwest corner of Winterborne Zelston parish. The field boundaries largely fit in with the extant field system and are considered likely to be of medieval or post medieval origin although an earlier origin is possible. They cover an area of over 29 hectares and were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM.
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Full Description
Fragments of a banked field system are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery in the southwest corner of Winterborne Zelston parish <1>. The field boundaries largely fit in with the extant field system and are considered likely to be of medieval or post medieval origin although an earlier origin is possible. They cover an area of over 29 hectares and were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO18034 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 16-NOV-2021. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 8858 9624 (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 10 2023 5:34PM
