Monument record MDO49275 - Post medieval drainage system, Mappowder

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The remains of a post medieval drainage system are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs to the north of Stoke Lane, Mappowder. The perpendicular system of ditches covers an area of 3 hectares and was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.

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The remains of a post medieval drainage system are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs to the north of Stoke Lane, Mappowder. The perpendicular system of ditches covers an area of 3 hectares and was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project. (1)


<1> Royal Air Force, 11-APR-1947, RAF/CPE/UK/1975 2035 (Aerial Photograph). SDO21468.

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 11-APR-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1975 2035.

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Grid reference ST 7408 0666 (point)
Map sheet ST70NW
Civil Parish Mappowder; Dorset

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Record last edited

Oct 23 2025 6:49PM

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