Monument record MDO49264 - Medieval strip field system, Mappowder
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Summary
An extensive series of parallel banked field boundaries are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery across serveral modern fields to the west of the Gas Distribution Center, Mappowder. The features cover an area of 26ha to the north of Evils Wood Lane. They were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project and considered likely to be the remains of enclosed medieval strip fields.
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Full Description
An extensive series of parallel banked field boundaries are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery across serveral modern fields to the west of the Gas Distribution Center, Mappowder. The features cover an area of 26ha to the north of Evils Wood Lane. They were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project and considered likely to be the remains of enclosed medieval strip fields. 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 Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7309 0551 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70NW |
| Civil Parish | Mappowder; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 22 2025 7:10PM
