Monument record MDO49293 - Medieval field system, Mappowder Court, Mappowder
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Summary
A series of banked linear features are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery in parkland to the east of Mappowder Court. They are considered likely to be contemporary with the deserted medieval settlement of Mappowder (MDO4259) and are associated with ridge and furrow cultivation marks (MDO49249). The features were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project, they extend across an area of over 7 hectares.
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Full Description
A series of banked linear features are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery in parkland to the east of Mappowder Court. They are considered likely to be contemporary with the deserted medieval settlement of Mappowder (MDO4259) and are associated with ridge and furrow cultivation marks (MDO49249). The features were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project, they extend across an area of over 7 hectares. (1)
<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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Location
| Grid reference | ST 7407 0573 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70NW |
| Civil Parish | Mappowder; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 25 2025 5:41PM
