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Medieval settlement remains at Whitcombe is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the earthwork traces of a former rural settlement in Dorset. The site preserves evidence of medieval occupation through topographical features including house platforms, field boundaries, and trackways that survive as low banks and hollows in the landscape. Such settlement remains are significant for understanding the pattern of medieval land use and agricultural organisation in the county, revealing how communities structured their domestic and working spaces. The archaeological value of the site lies in its potential to illuminate aspects of medieval rural life that are not recorded in contemporary documents.
Medieval settlement remains at Whitcombe is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019953. View the official record →
Medieval settlement remains at Whitcombe is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the earthwork traces of a former rural settlement in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019953.
Medieval settlement remains at Whitcombe is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1019953.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sandy Barrow W of East Farm Dairy (5.9 km), Romano-Celtic temple and associated remains at Jordan Hill (6.5 km), Three barrows S of Poxwell Big Wood (6.7 km).
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