Monument record MDO38937 - Post medieval narrow ridge and furrow, Courtwood Farm, Broadwindsor
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Summary
Units of narrow cultivation ridges are visible as earthworks to the southwest of Courtwood Farm on aerial photographs of the 1940s and 1970s. The narrow form of the cultivation ridges potentially suggests post medieval narrow ridge and furrow, although an early 20th century date is also possible. The site was digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.
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Full Description
Units of narrow cultivation ridges are visible as earthworks to the southwest of Courtwood Farm on aerial photographs of the 1940s (1) and 1970s (2). The narrow form of the cultivation ridges potentially suggests post medieval narrow ridge and furrow, although an early 20th century date is also possible. The site is no longer visible on the latest Google Earth imagery (3). The site was digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 41961 01678 (point) (10 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST40SW |
| Civil Parish | Broadwindsor; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 26 2019 1:21PM