Monument record MDO39773 - Post medieval or early 20th century cultivation marks, Riverside Farm, Horton
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Summary
A field of narrow ridge and furrow cultivation marks is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1946 in the vicinity of Riverside Farm, Horton. The features are considered to be the result of 19th or early 20th century cultivation. They were digitally plotted during the Dorset Stour NMP.
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Full Description
A field of narrow ridge and furrow cultivation marks is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1946 in the vicinity of Riverside Farm, Horton. The features are considered to be the result of 19th or early 20th century cultivation. They were digitally plotted during the Dorset Stour NMP. The features have since been been levelled by ploughing (3) and the site has now been partially destroyed by as series of modern fish ponds (2).
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Location
| Grid reference | SU 0516 0719 (point) (5 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SU00NE |
| Civil Parish | Horton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 26 2018 8:08PM