Monument record MDO44937 - Medieval field system, The Milldown, Blandford Forum
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Summary
A series of parallel bank features are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery at The Milldown, Blandford Forum. The banked features extend for 13 hectares and appear to be the remains of a medieval strip field system although an earlier origin is possible. The features were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M Project.
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Full Description
A series of parallel bank features are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery at The Milldown, Blandford Forum [1]. The banked features extend for 13 hectares and appear to be the remains of a medieval strip field system although an earlier origin is possible. The features 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 8839 0762 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80NE |
| Civil Parish | Blandford Forum; Dorset |
| Civil Parish | Pimperne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 1 2022 8:27PM
