Monument record MDO46757 - Undated rectilinear mound, Mapperton, Sturminster Marshall
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Summary
A rectilinear banked mound to the south of Mapperton, Sturminster Marshall, is visible as an earthwork on 1940s aerial photographs and on current Environment Agency lidar imagery. The feature is located adjacent to a historic pond but is of uncertain date or function, although a post medieval to early 20th century drainage feature is possible. It is located within 450m west of three similar features (MDO46757), also situated close to the River Winterborne. It was digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM project.
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Full Description
A rectilinear banked mound to the south of Mapperton, Sturminster Marshall, is visible as an earthwork on 1940s aerial photographs and on current Environment Agency lidar imagery [1, 2]. The feature is located adjacent to a historic pond but is of uncertain date or function, although a post medieval to early 20th century drainage feature is possible. It is located within 450m west of three similar features (MDO46757), also situated close to the River Winterborne. It was digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM project.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 9086 9823 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY99NW |
| Civil Parish | Sturminster Marshall; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 17 2023 11:07AM
