Monument record MDO50935 - Possible medieval field system, Holway, Sandford Orcas

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Summary

Part of a possible medieval field system to the west and southwest of Holway, Sandford Orcas, is visible as earthworks on Google Earth and lidar imagery. The field system might underlie later orchard earthworks at its northern end.

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Full Description

Part of a possible medieval field system to the west and southwest of Holway, Sandford Orcas, is visible as earthworks on Google Earth and lidar imagery. The field system might underlie later orchard earthworks at its northern end (EA 2022; GE 2009).


Google Earth, 2009, Google Earth 2009 (Aerial Photograph). SDO15393.

Environment Agency, 2022, LiDAR Composite Viewer - Digital Terrain Model 1m (Aerial Photograph). SDO21777.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Aerial Photograph: Google Earth. 2009. Google Earth 2009.
  • --- Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 2022. LiDAR Composite Viewer - Digital Terrain Model 1m.

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Location

Grid reference Centred ST 6307 2031 (380m by 622m)
Map sheet ST62SW
Civil Parish Sandford Orcas; Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Aug 6 2026 12:12PM

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