Monument record MDO49268 - Post medieval drainage system, Mappowder

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Summary

The remains of a post medieval drainage system are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery in fields bordering the River Lydden to the south of Stivvicks Bridge, Mappowder. The bank and ditched features cover an area of 7ha and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.

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Full Description

The remains of a post medieval drainage system are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery in fields bordering the River Lydden to the south of Stivvicks Bridge, Mappowder. The bank and ditched features cover an area of 7ha and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project. (1)


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

Sources/Archives (1)

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

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Location

Grid reference ST 7434 0677 (point)
Map sheet ST70NW
Civil Parish Mappowder; Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Oct 22 2025 9:19PM

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