Monument record MDO44261 - Medieval or post medieval cultivation marks, Sturminster Marshall
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Summary
Two areas of parallel cultivation marks are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs and lidar imagery immediately to the south of The River Stour, Sturminster Marshall. It is partially visible on recent lidar imagery and is considered to be medieval or post medieval ridge and furrow. The site was digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M Project.
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Full Description
Two areas of parallel cultivation marks are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs and lidar imagery [1-2] immediately to the south of The River Stour, Sturminster Marshall. It is considered to be medieval or post medieval ridge and furrow. The site was digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M Project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 12-DEC-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1893 RS 4091 (Aerial Photograph). SDO18440.
<2> Environment Agency, 16-NOV-2021, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO18034.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 9258 0175 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST90SW |
| Civil Parish | Sturminster Marshall; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 4 2022 2:39PM
