Monument record MDO44923 - Medieval or post medieval field system, Durweston
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Summary
A system of perpendicular banked field boundaries is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery to the northeast of Four Acre Coppice, Durweston. The boundaries are considered to be medieval or post medieval in date although some may represent reuse of earlier prehistoric boundaries; they were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M Project.
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Full Description
A system of perpendicular banked field boundaries is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery to the northeast of Four Acre Coppice, Durweston [1]. The boundaries cover an area of 13 hectares and are considered to be medieval or post medieval in date although some may represent reuse of earlier prehistoric boundaries; they 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 8624 0802 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80NE |
| Civil Parish | Durweston; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 1 2022 2:14PM
