Monument record MDO3779 - Ridge and furrow north-east of St Thomas's church, East Orchard

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Summary

Ridge and furrow, the remains of the medieval open field system. In 1972 the earthworks were described as ridges 5 to 9 yards wide, and extending over a wide area in the central and southern parts of the parish.

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  • <1> Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1972. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume IV (North). 16.

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Location

Grid reference ST 835 180 (point)
Map sheet ST81NW
Civil Parish East Orchard; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 014 012 A

Record last edited

Nov 13 2012 5:09PM

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