Monument record MDO49610 - Medieval strip field system, Alton Pancras
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Summary
An extensive medieval strip field system is visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery in fields to the east of the River Piddle, south of Alton Pancras village. The features cover an area of over 23 hectares and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
An extensive medieval strip field system is visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery in fields to the east of the River Piddle, south of Alton Pancras village. The features cover an area of over 23 hectares and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.(Environment Agency 2023)
<1> Environment Agency, 15-DEC-2023, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO20691.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO20691 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 15-DEC-2023. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7024 0186 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Alton Pancras; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 26 2025 12:43PM
