Monument record MDO49594 - Medieval or post medieval field system or drainage system, Alton Dairy Farm, Alton Pancras
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Summary
The remains of an extensive medieval or post medieval drainage system are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery in fields to the west of Alton Dairy Farm, Alton Pancras. The system of perpendicular banks and ditches covers an area of over 5 hectares; it was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
The remains of an extensive medieval or post medieval drainage system are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery in fields to the west of Alton Dairy Farm, Alton Pancras. The system of perpendicular banks and ditches covers an area of over 5 hectares; it was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project. (Environment Agency 2021)
<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 Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7088 0407 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Buckland Newton; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 24 2025 8:09PM
