Monument record MDO49271 - Post medieval drainage system, Hazelbury Bryan

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Summary

The extensive remains of a post medieval drainage system are visible as low earthworks on aerial photographs and lidar imagery to the south of Wonston between the River Lydden and March Lane. The fragmented system of ditches covers an area of 24 hectares and was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.

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Full Description

The extensive remains of a post medieval drainage system are visible as low earthworks on aerial photographs and lidar imagery to the south of Wonston between the River Lydden and March Lane. The fragmented system of ditches covers an area of 24 hectares and was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project. (1-2)


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

<2> Royal Air Force, 17-JAN-1947, RAF/CPE/UK/1934 4178 (Aerial Photograph). SDO21466.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 16-NOV-2021. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 4178.

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Location

Grid reference ST 7457 0738 (point)
Map sheet ST70NW
Civil Parish Hazelbury Bryan; Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Oct 22 2025 9:55PM

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