Monument record MDO30699 - Prehistoric field system with Medieval cultivation, Westhill Farm, Corfe Castle
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Summary
An extensive prehistoric field system which has been reused in the medieval period is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs to the north and east of West Hill Farm. The parallel ridging overlies the field system and is described in MDO30698.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
An extensive prehistoric field system which has been reused in the medieval period is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs and lidar to the north and east of West Hill Farm. The parallel ridging overlies the field system and is described in MDO30698. (1-3). The features are considered to be an extension of the field system and settlement described in MDO7450 and MDO7451. The site was digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 96170 78443 (1183m by 1036m) (35 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY97NE |
| Civil Parish | Corfe Castle; Dorset |
| Civil Parish | Worth Matravers; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 27 2019 5:30PM
