Monument record MDO31536 - Historic field boundaries, Corfe Common, Corfe Castle
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Summary
A group of linear banks are visible as earthworks and cropmarks on aerial photographs, located along the western edge of Corfe Common, Corfe Castle. They are considered likely to be the remains of historic field boundaries, probably constructed in the post medieval period to define plots for livestock.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
SY959812 and SY957814. Ditches and banks - undated. <1>
Linear earthen banks with a ditch on one side indicate areas of minor enclosure in some areas of Corfe Common. They were constructed probably in the post-medieval period to define plots for livestock in some cases or small scale cultivation in others. <2-3>
A group of linear banks are visible as earthworks and cropmarks on aerial photographs <4-5>, located along the western edge of Corfe Common, Corfe Castle. They are considered likely to be the remains of historic field boundaries, probably constructed in the post medieval period to define plots for livestock. These features were digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck mapping project.
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SWX8224 Unpublished document: Papworth, M. 1993. Corfe Village, Common and Vineyard Farm, Corfe Castle Estate, Wessex Region.
- <2> SDO17630 Unpublished document: Fletcher, Martin. Field investigator's comments MJF. 20-Dec-2003.
- <3> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. AF00137.
- <4> SDO13680 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 18-FEB-1970. RAF 58/0254 0022.
- <5> SDO13141 Aerial Photograph: Dorset County Council. 2002. VAP.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1390990.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9552 8121 (341m by 478m) (11 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98SE |
| Civil Parish | Corfe Castle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 98 SE 91
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1390990
Record last edited
Oct 9 2023 4:07PM