Monument record MDO49295 - Undated field boundaries, Mappowder
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Summary
Banked field boundaries are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery to the south of Humher Hill Farmhouse, Mappowder. The features are potentially of medieval or post medieval date although an earlier prehistoric origin is possible. The features were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project; they cover an area of over 15 hectares and may be an extension of the strip fields described in MDO49265.
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Full Description
Banked field boundaries are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery to the south of Humher Hill Farmhouse, Mappowder. The features are potentially of medieval or post medieval date although an earlier prehistoric origin is possible. The features were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project; they cover an area of over 15 hectares and may be an extension of the strip field described in MDO49265. (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 7265 0577 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70NW |
| Civil Parish | Mappowder; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 25 2025 7:07PM
