Monument record MDO120 - Field system at Stancombe Farm, Askerswell

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Summary

A field system of uncertain origin, visible as earthworks on aerial photographs.

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A series of parallel field banks are visible as earthworks, running down the north-west facing slopes above Stancombe Farm. The field system is of uncertain origin (prehistoric or medieval) and is visible on aerial photographs. {1-2}

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 3152-3.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: 02-APR-1969. NMR OS/69053 028-9.
  • <3> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 09-MAR-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2475 4040.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 548 920 (516m by 498m) (21 map features)
Map sheet SY59SW
Civil Parish Askerswell; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 004 028

Record last edited

Feb 28 2018 2:46PM

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