Monument record MDO49277 - Post medieval drainage system, Mappowder
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Summary
The remains of a post medieval drainage system are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1947 immediately to the west of the River Lydden, west of Mappowder Court. The fragmented system of perpendicular ditches covers an area of over 7 hectares. It was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project and has since been levelled.
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Full Description
The remains of a post medieval drainage system are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1947 (1) immediately to the west of the River Lydden, west of Mappowder Court. The fragmented system of perpendicular ditches covers an area of over 7 hectares. It was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project and has since been levelled. (2)
<1> Royal Air Force, 11-APR-1947, RAF/CPE/UK/1975 2035 (Aerial Photograph). SDO21468.
<2> Environment Agency, 16-NOV-2021, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO18034.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 7452 0603 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70NW |
| Civil Parish | Mappowder; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 23 2025 7:13PM
