Monument record MDO37706 - Historic field system, Furleigh Farm, Netherbury
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Summary
Fragments of a bank and ditched field system is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs in the field to the west of Furleigh Farm. The features are considered likely to be of medieval or later date. The site was digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Fragments of a bank and ditched field system are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1947-8, in the field to the west of Furleigh Farm (1-3). The features cover an area of over 5.5 hectares and are considered likely to be of medieval or later date. The site was digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP, it is still extant on vertical photographs take in 2009 (4).
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO14386 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 11-APR-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1974 4340-1.
- <2> SDO14385 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 11-APR-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1974 1402-3.
- <3> SDO14387 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 27-APR-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2621 4076-7.
- <4> SDO13314 Aerial Photograph: Dorset County Council. XX-XXX-2009. Dorset CC Vertical Digital Photo Tile. SY4698.ecw.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 45383 98260 (point) (149 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49NE |
| Civil Parish | Netherbury; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 24 2019 2:42PM