Monument record MDO49253 - Medieval strip field system and ridge and furrow, Thurnwood, Mappowder
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Summary
Faint traces of parallel earthworks are visible on lidar imagery in several fields to the north and east of Thurnwood House, Mappowder. The features were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project and considered likely to be the remains of a levelled medieval strip field sytstem with associated ridge and furrow.
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Full Description
Faint traces of parallel earthworks are visible on lidar imagery in several fields to the north and east of Thurnwood House, Mappowder. The features were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project and considered likely to be the remains of a levelled medieval strip field syMDO49243stem with associated ridge and furrow. The features cover an area of 10ha. (1)
<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 7180 0515 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70NW |
| Civil Parish | Mappowder; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 22 2025 7:24PM
