Monument record MDO51102 - Possible medieval ridge and furrow, Knighton, Lillington
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Summary
An area of possible medieval ridge and furrow to the northeast of Knighton, Lillington, is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery. The area is bounded by to the east by a curvilinear earthwork that could possibly be a removed medieval field boundary. Similar features are visible in the field on the west side of the road, but are less distinct.
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Full Description
An area of possible medieval ridge and furrow to the northeast of Knighton, Lillington, is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery. The area is bounded by to the east by a curvilinear earthwork that could possibly be a removed medieval field boundary. Similar features are visible in the field on the west side of the road, but are less distinct (EA 2022).
Environment Agency, 2022, LiDAR Composite Viewer - Digital Terrain Model 1m (Aerial Photograph). SDO21777.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SDO21777 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 2022. LiDAR Composite Viewer - Digital Terrain Model 1m.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 6245 1201 (332m by 452m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST61SW |
| Civil Parish | Lillington; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 1 2026 4:07PM