Monument record MDO48383 - Possible medieval ridge and furrow, Alton Pancras
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Summary
An area of ridged cultivation remains on Tenant's Bottom to the south of Alton Pancras are visible as earthworks on Environment Agency lidar imagery. The features are considered to possibly be medieval broad ridge and furrow. They were digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Cerne and Piddle AIM project.
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Full Description
An area of ridged cultivation remains on Tenant's Bottom to the south of Alton Pancras are visible as earthworks on Environment Agency lidar imagery [1]. The features are considered to possibly be medieval broad ridge and furrow. They were digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Cerne and Piddle AIM project.
<1> Environment Agency, 16-NOV-2021, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO18034.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO18034 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 16-NOV-2021. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 6928 0138 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST60SE |
| Civil Parish | Alton Pancras; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 8 2024 3:40PM
