Monument record MDO42192 - Medieval ridge and furrow, West Compton
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Summary
Traces of cultivation marks are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery to the west of Higher Wynford Farm, West Compton, Toller Porcorum. They follow the line of a medieval strip lynchet and are considered to be of medieval origin. They were digitally plotted during the Upper Frome and Sydling Valley AIM project.
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Full Description
Traces of cultivation marks are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery to the west of Higher Wynford Farm, West Compton, Toller Porcorum [1]. They follow the line of a medieval strip lynchet and are considered to be of medieval origin. They were digitally plotted during the Upper Frome and Sydling Valley AIM project.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO16524 Photograph: Environment Agency. XX-XXX-2019. LIDAR Environment Agency Composite LAST RETURN.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 5627 9508 (point) (116 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY59NE |
| Civil Parish | West Compton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 29 2020 11:08AM