Monument record MDO29024 - Medieval or post medieval ridge and furrow, Studland Hill, Studland
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Summary
Two areas of medieval or post medieval ridge and furrow are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of the 1970s on Studland Hill. The cultivation marks appear to overlie an Iron Age or Roman field system (see 6 019 262).
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Full Description
Two areas of medieval or post medieval ridge and furrow are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of the 1970s on Studland Hill. (1) The ridges are oriented north-south and are visible over an area measuring approximately 470 m by 100 m. The site is still partially visible as an earthwork on the most recent comprehensive aerial imagery available to the project. (2) The cultivation marks appear to overlie an Iron Age or Roman field system (see 6 019 262). This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0367 8139 (488m by 172m) (8 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ08SW |
| Civil Parish | Studland; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 21 2013 11:03AM