Monument record MDO49265 - Medieval strip field system, Mappowder
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Summary
A system of parallel banked field boundaries is visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery across several modern fields to the east of Chaston Farm. The features cover an area of 9.5 ha ; 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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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Bank and ditched field boundaries with associated parallel cultivation marks are visible on lidar imagery in fields to the north of Castle Lane Farm, Buckland Newton. The features cover an area of 6ha; they were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project and considered likely to be of medieval or post medieval origin.(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 7223 0578 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70NW |
| Civil Parish | Mappowder; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 22 2025 7:37PM
