Monument record MDO49248 - Medieval ridge and furrow, Saunders Farm, Mappowder

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Parallel earthworks are visible on lidar imagery towards the eastern boundary of Mappowder Parish, north east of Saunder Farm. The features were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project and considered likely to be the remains of medieval ridge and furrow.

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Parallel earthworks are visible on lidar imagery towards the eastern boundary of Mappowder Parish, north east of Saunder Farm. The features were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project and considered likely to be the remains of medieval ridge and furrow. (1)


<1> Environment Agency, 16-NOV-2021, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO18034.

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 16-NOV-2021. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.

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Grid reference ST 7472 0575 (point)
Map sheet ST70NW
Civil Parish Mappowder; Dorset

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Record last edited

Oct 21 2025 3:51PM

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