Monument record MDO49595 - Medieval or post medieval field system,Alton Pancras
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Summary
Fragments of a perpendicular banked field system are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery in fields to the west of Ryall's Copse, Alton Pancras. The features are considered most likely to be part of an enclosed medieval strip field although a later post medieval origin is possible; they were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
Fragments of a perpendicular banked field system are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery in fields to the west of Ryall's Copse, Alton Pancras. The features are considered most likely to be part of an enclosed medieval strip field although a later post medieval origin is possible; they were 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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Location
| Grid reference | ST 7104 0389 (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 8:27PM
