Monument record MDO45887 - Post medieval planation ridges east of The Down House, Blandford St Mary
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Summary
A series of parallel banks are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery to the east of The Down House, Blandford St Mary. They are considered likely to be of post medieval date, possibly associated with the landscape planting of the house and possibly plantation ridges. They may however be of earlier medieval origin. They were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M Project.
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Full Description
A series of parallel banks are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery to the east of The Down House, Blandford St Mary <1>. They are considered likely to be of post medieval date, possibly associated with the landscape planting of the house and possibly plantation ridges. They may however be of earlier medieval origin; 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 8651 0462 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80SE |
| Civil Parish | Blandford St Mary; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 11 2023 7:35PM
