Monument record MDO49245 - Medieval ridge and furrow, Wonston, Hazelbury Bryan
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Summary
Two fields of parallel earthworks are visible on aerial photographs taken in 1947 to the east of Marsh Lane, Wonston. They were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project and were considered likely to be the remains of medieval ridge and furrow. The features have since been plough-levelled.
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Full Description
Two fields of parallel earthworks are visible on aerial photographs taken in 1947 to the east of Marsh Lane, Wonston. They were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project and were considered likely to be the remains of medieval ridge and furrow. The features have since been plough-levelled. (1-2)
<1> Royal Air Force, 17-JAN-1947, RAF/CPE/UK/1934 4178 (Aerial Photograph). SDO21466.
<2> Environment Agency, 16-NOV-2021, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO18034.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 7454 0782 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70NW |
| Civil Parish | Hazelbury Bryan; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 20 2025 7:03PM
