Monument record MDO50979 - Post Medieval enclosure, Poyntington Down, Poyntington
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Summary
An extant rectangular earthwork enclosure on Poyntington Down appears to post-date medieval ridge and furrow.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A rectangular enclosure defined by earth banks is visible in 1947 APs, and as an extant earthwork in LiDAR imagery and recent satellite images. The LiDAR suggests that the enclosure post-dates adjacent ridge and furrow, which appears to continue within the space defined by the enclosure; a post medieval date is therefore likely. <1-3>
<1> Royal Air Force, 16-JAN-1947, RAF/CPE/UK/1924 RP 3294 (Aerial Photograph). SDO21832.
<2> Environment Agency, 2022, LiDAR Composite Viewer - Digital Terrain Model 1m (Aerial Photograph). SDO21777.
<3> Google Earth, 2009, Google Earth 2009 (Aerial Photograph). SDO15393.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 6465 2149 (52m by 109m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST62SW |
| Civil Parish | Poyntington; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 17 2026 10:06AM
