Monument record MDO38541 - Historic cultivation marks or possible medieval ridge and furrow, Laverstock Farm, Stoke Abbott
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Summary
Possible medieval ridge and furrow to the north of Laverstock Farm is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in the 1940s. The cultivation marks are visible within four fields bordering a narrow stream valley and their broad linear form may indicate medieval ridge and furrow but a later origin is also possible. The site was digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.
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Full Description
Historic linear cultivation marks to the north of Laverstock Farm are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in the 1940s. The cultivation marks are visible within four fields bordering a narrow stream valley and their broad linear form may indicate medieval ridge and furrow but a later date is possible. The cultivation marks are generally no longer visible on the latest Google Earth imagery (2). The site was digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 42632 00620 (point) (81 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST40SW |
| Civil Parish | Stoke Abbott; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 26 2019 11:17AM