Monument record MDO49297 - Undated enclosures, Higher Thurnwood Farm, Mappowder
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Summary
A series of conjoined banked enclosures are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery to the west of Higher Thurnwood Farm, Mappowder. The features are of uncertain date, but potentially the site of a deserted settlement. They were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project and extend across an area of over 4.5 hectares.
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Full Description
A series of conjoined banked enclosures are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery to the west of Higher Thurnwood Farm, Mappowder. The features are of uncertain date, but potentially the site of a deserted settlement. They were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project and 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> SDO18034 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 16-NOV-2021. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7215 0492 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Mappowder; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 25 2025 7:28PM
