Monument record MDO40012 - Possible medieval strip field, Knowlton, Woodlands
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Summary
A series of parallel ditched linear features are faintly visible as cropmark to the southwest of Knowlton on a 1977 vertical aerial photograph.The features may be field boundaries of medieval or post medieval origin, possibly representing an area of medieval strip field associated with the deserted medieval village of Knowlton to the northwest. The features were digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
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Full Description
A series of parallel ditched linear features are faintly visible as cropmark to the southwest of Knowlton on a 1977 vertical aerial photograph <1>.
The features run southeast to northwest and align with the historic field pattern present on the OS 1st Edition map. The features may be field boundaries of post medieval date, although an earlier origin is also possible. If medieval in date they may represent an area of strip field associated with the deserted medieval village of Knowlton (MDO6412) to the northwest.
The features were digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO15692 Aerial Photograph: National Monuments Record. 18-MAY-77. NMR 1131/004-5 (SU0210/15).
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Location
| Grid reference | SU 0200 1029 (point) (6 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SU01SW |
| Civil Parish | Woodlands; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 15 2023 5:02PM
