Monument record MDO38817 - Post medieval cultivation marks, Harmshay Farm, Marshwood
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Summary
Two units of post medieval narrow ridge and furrow are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1947 to the south west of Harmshay Farm. The spacing between the ridges is 4m so too wide for modern ploughing but much narrower than medieval ridge and furrow. The features may be the result of post medieval cultivation although later 20th century ploughing is possible. The features were digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.
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Full Description
Two units of post medieval narrow ridge and furrow are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1947 to the south west of Harmshay Farm (1). The spacing between the ridges is 4m so too wide for modern ploughing but much narrower than medieval ridge and furrow. The features may be the result of post medieval cultivation although later 20th century ploughing is possible. The features were digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP. The site has been plough-levelled and the ridging is no longer visible on recent Google Earth imagery (2).
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 37916 99161 (point) (10 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY39NE |
| Civil Parish | Marshwood; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 20 2021 6:53PM
