Monument record MDO20684 - Down Farm: ridge and furrow
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Summary
A series of long, raised ridges separated by ditches (furrows) are visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs, characteristically medieval in date.
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Full Description
A series of long, raised ridges separated by ditches (furrows) are visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs, characteristically medieval in date. A curved field bank or lynchett is also visible as a cropmark within these fields, further clarifying a likely medieval origin of these features. {1}
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 73637 85376 (516m by 397m) (10 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78NW |
| Civil Parish | Warmwell; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 20 2014 9:39AM