Monument record MDO44920 - Medieval strip field system, Durweston
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Summary
A series of parallel bank and ditched features are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery on the south of the River Stour, Durweston village. They cover an area of 10 hectares and are considered to be the remains of a medieval strip field system with associated ridge and furrow; they were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M Project.
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Full Description
A series of parallel bank and ditched features are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery on the south of the River Stour, Durweston village [1]. They cover an area of 10 hectares and are considered to be the remains of a medieval strip field system with associated ridge and furrow; they were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M Project.
<1> Environment Agency, 16-NOV-2021, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO18034.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO18034 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 16-NOV-2021. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 8571 0899 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80NE |
| Civil Parish | Durweston; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 1 2022 11:48AM
