Monument record MDO30647 - Post medieval cultivation ridges, Athelhampton

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Summary

Post medieval cultivation ridges are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of 1947 to the south west of Park Farm, Athelhampton.

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Full Description

Post medieval cultivation ridges are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of 1947 to the south west of Park Farm, Athelhampton. The ridges are oriented approximately east-west and measure up to 360 m in length. The ridges are visible over an area measuring 270 m by 140 m. (1) This feature was digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 4072-3.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 7767 9373 (287m by 177m) (7 map features)
Map sheet SY79SE
Civil Parish Athelhampton; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Mar 26 2014 2:13PM

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