Monument record MDO50094 - Medieval strip fields, Cheselbourne

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Summary

Parallel banked linear features are visible as earthworks on lidar to the north of Streetway Lane, Cheslebourne. They are considered likely to be the remains of medieval strip fields and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.

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Full Description

Parallel banked linear features are visible as earthworks on lidar to the north of Streetway Lane, Cheslebourne. They are considered likely to be the remains of medieval strip fields 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> Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 15-DEC-2023. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.

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Location

Grid reference ST 7724 0059 (point)
Map sheet ST70SE
Civil Parish Melcombe Horsey; Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Jan 19 2026 1:41PM

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