Monument record MDO50955 - Medieval field system, Oborne, Castleton

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Summary

Part of a medieval field system to the west of Oborne is visible as low earthworks on lidar and satellite imagery. The features include an area of possible ridge and furrow and/or lynchets on the north side of the road, with further possible field boundaries continuing south of the road.

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Full Description

Part of a medieval field system to the west of Oborne is visible as low earthworks on lidar and satellite imagery. The features include an area of possible ridge and furrow and/or lynchets on the north side of the road, with further possible field boundaries continuing south of the road. (EA 2022; GE 2009).


Google Earth, 2009, Google Earth 2009 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12705.

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 6500 1835 (438m by 496m)
Map sheet ST61NE
Civil Parish Castleton; Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Aug 12 2026 9:53AM

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