Monument record MDO31745 - Medieval ridge and furrow, Rook Grove, Tyneham, Purbeck
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Summary
Traces of parallel ridging, possibly medieval ridge and furrow cultivation, visible as low earthworks on aerial photographs to the northeast of Rook Grove.
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Full Description
Traces of parallel ridging, possibly medieval ridge and furrow cultivation, visible as low earthworks on aerial photographs to the northeast of Rook Grove (1). Faint traces are still visible as earthworks on the most recent Google Earth imagery. The features are likely to be part of the medieval field system described in MDO8057. It was digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck NMP.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13734 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 21-JAN-1945. RAF 106G/LA/105 1028-9.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 88370 80884 (140m by 118m) (5 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY88SE |
| Civil Parish | Steeple with Tyneham; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 11 2014 2:27PM