Monument record MDO49740 - Post medieval drainage system or water meadow, Alton Mill, Alton Pancras
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Summary
A series of perpendicular ditched featues are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery on the east bank of the River Piddle to the south of Alton Mill. The features are considered to be the remains of a medieval or post medieval water meadow or drainage system; they were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
A series of perpendicular ditched featues are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery on the east bank of the River Piddle to the south of Alton Mill. The features are considered to be the remains of a medieval or post medieval water meadow or drainage system; 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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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7026 0123 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Alton Pancras; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 1 2025 5:04PM
