Monument record MDO49641 - Medieval field boundaries and ridge and furrow cultivation, Alton Pancras
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Summary
The fragmentary remains of a medieval field system are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery on the east facing slopes between Church Hill and West Hill. The system comprises multiple areas of rdge and furrow cultivation, set within a banked field system which is likely to be of prehistoric origin although some of the boundaries may be contemporary with the ridge and furrow. The site was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
The fragmentary remains of a medieval field system are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery on the east facing slopes between Church Hill and West Hill. The system comprises multiple areas of rdge and furrow cultivation, set within a banked field system which is likely to be of prehistoric origin although some of the boundaries may be contemporary with the ridge and furrow. 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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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7134 0317 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Alton Pancras; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 26 2025 5:52PM
