Monument record MDO39011 - Post medieval cultivation marks, Coombe Lake, Broadwindsor
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Summary
Four units of post medieval narrow ridge and furrow are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1947 to the south of Co39012
ombe Lake. The units may be the result of 19th century steam ploughing although a 20th century origin is possible. The features were digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP, they are now levelled and no longer visible as extant earthworks on recent Google Earth imagery.
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Full Description
Four units of post medieval narrow ridge and furrow are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1947 to the south of Coombe Lake (1). The spacing between the ridges is 4m so too wide for modern ploughing but much narrower than medieval ridge and furrow. Some of the units are ruler straight and may be the result of 19th century steam ploughing although a 20th century origin is possible. The features were digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP, they are now levelled and no longer visible as extant earthworks on recent Google Earth imagery. (2-3).
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 39450 02097 (point) (15 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST30SE |
| Civil Parish | Broadwindsor; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 26 2019 1:31PM
