Monument record MDO49596 - Medieval or post medieval field boundaries, Alton Dairy Farm, Alton Pancras
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Summary
Fragments of a banked field system are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery in fields to the south east of Alton Dairy Farm, Alton Pancras. The features are considered most likely to be medieval or post medieval in date although an earlier origin for some of the boundaries is possible. The site was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
Fragments of a banked field system are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery in fields to the south east of Alton Dairy Farm, Alton Pancras. The features are considered most likely to be medieval or post medieval in date although an earlier origin for some of the boundaries is possible. The site 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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Location
| Grid reference | ST 7204 0358 (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 8:37PM
