Monument record MDO20768 - Glebe Farm: ridge and furrow
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Summary
A series of possible long, raised ridges separated by ditches (furrows) are visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs.
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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. However these appear to be fairly narrow and straight suggesting that they are either post medieval in date or modern cultivation marks.They were recorded because they were visible on more than one set of photographs. {1-2}
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 73974 87668 (299m by 274m) (6 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78NW |
| Civil Parish | West Knighton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 5 2012 10:53AM