Monument record MDO49250 - Medieval ridge and furrow, Mappowder Court, Mappowder
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Summary
Parallel earthworks are visible on aerial photographs and lidar imagery in the field to the west of Mappowder Court, Mappowder. The features were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project and considered likely to be the remains of a system of enclosed medieval strips, as well as medieval ridge and furrow.
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Full Description
Parallel earthworks are visible on aerial photographs and lidar imagery in the field to the west of Mappowder Court, Mappowder. The features were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project and considered likely to be the remains of a system of enclosed medieval strips, as well as medieval ridge and furrow.(1-2)
<1> Environment Agency, 16-NOV-2021, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO18034.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 17-JUN-2000, OS/00250 109 (Aerial Photograph). SDO21467.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7364 0581 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70NW |
| Civil Parish | Mappowder; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 22 2025 8:57PM
