Monument record MDO47260 - Prehistoric Enclosure, Winterborne Herringston
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Summary
Enclosures, pits and linear features, of unknown date, seen as cropmarks. Possibly Iron Age/Romano-British.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A rapid examination of air photography suggests the presence of at least five apparent rectangular enclosures (SY 6894 8775, SY 6893 8765, SY 6893 8758, SY 6896 8758 and SY 6899 8758), possibly buildings, plus an irregular curvilinear enclosure (SY 6877 8777, in an area of large pit-like features and what may be numerous smaller pits. The features are of Unknown date, and are visible as cropmarks. <1-2>
Sources/Archives (4)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 6893 8765 (point) |
|---|---|
| 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 58 NE 95
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 983904
Record last edited
Oct 25 2023 3:42PM