Monument record MDO50069 - Medieval ridge and furrow cultivation, Little Ansty, Hilton
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Summary
Parallel linear features are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery in fields to the northwest of Pleck Farm, Little Ansty, Hilton. They are considered likely to be the remains of medieval ridge and furrow cultivation ridges and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
Parallel linear features are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery in fields to the northwest of Pleck Farm, Little Ansty, Hilton. They are considered likely to be the remains of medieval ridge and furrow cultivation ridges and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.( EA 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.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7640 0431 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SE |
| Civil Parish | Hilton; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 18 2026 5:33PM
