Monument record MDO48653 - Medieval or post medieval field boundaries, Dewlish

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Summary

Banked field boundaries is visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery scattered across fields to the west of Dewlish village north of Parsonage Farm. They align to the modern system of fields and are therefore likely to be of medieval or later date however a prehistoric origin for some of them cannot be ruled out. The features were digitally recorded during the Dorset Upper Cerne and Piddle AIM Project.

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Full Description

Banked field boundaries is visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery scattered across fields to the west of Dewlish village north of Parsonage Farm <1>. They align to the modern system of fields and are therefore likely to be of medieval or later date however a prehistoric origin for some of them cannot be ruled out. The features were digitally recorded during the Dorset Upper Cerne and Piddle AIM Project.


<1> Environment Agency, 15-DEC-2023, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO20691.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 15-DEC-2023. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.

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Location

Grid reference SY 7831 9838 (point)
Map sheet SY79NE
Civil Parish Dewlish; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Oct 20 2024 6:58PM

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