Monument record MDO44306 - Medieval or later field system, Sturminster Marshall
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Summary
An extensive system of perpendicular banked field boundaries is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery to the north and west of Westley Wood, Sturminster Marshall. The boundaries fit in with the modern field system and are therefore considered to be medieval or post medieval in date. They were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M Project.
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Full Description
An extensive system of perpendicular banked field boundaries is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery [1] to the north and west of Westley Wood, Sturminster Marshall. The boundaries fit in with the modern field system and are therefore considered to be medieval or post medieval in date. They cover an area of over 50 hectares and were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M Project.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO18034 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 16-NOV-2021. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 9250 0080 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST90SW |
| Civil Parish | Sturminster Marshall; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 7 2022 6:20PM
