Monument record MDO49296 - Medieval or post medieval field system, Saunders Farm, Mappowder

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Summary

Bank and ditched field boundaries are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery crossing several fields to the west of Saunders Farm, Mappowder. The features are considered likely to be of medieval or post medieval date and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project. They extend across an area of over 4.5 hectares.

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Full Description

Bank and ditched field boundaries are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery crossing several fields to the west of Saunders Farm, Mappowder. The features are considered likely to be of medieval or post medieval date and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project. They extend across an area of over 4.5 hectares. (1)


<1> Environment Agency, 16-NOV-2021, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO18034.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 16-NOV-2021. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.

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Location

Grid reference ST 7400 0543 (point)
Map sheet ST70NW
Civil Parish Mappowder; Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Oct 25 2025 7:13PM

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