Monument record MDO327 - Ridge and furrow, West Field, Bishops Caundle

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Summary

The remains of a medieval field system in the form of ridge and furrow arranged in curving furlongs. Field names on the tithe map (1841) suggest that this may be West Field, part of an open field system, though nothing is known of the open fields of the parish or the date of enclosure.

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Full Description

ST 686 127. Ridge-and-furrow on either side of Bere Lane, Bishop's Caundle is arranged in curving furlongs and may be the remains of open fields. <1>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 1. 16.
  • <2> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 887720.

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Location

Grid reference Centred ST 686 126 (570m by 388m)
Map sheet ST61SE
Civil Parish Bishops Caundle; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 011 015 B
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 61 SE 17
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 887720
  • Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Bishops Caundle 15

Record last edited

Jan 18 2022 12:22PM

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