Monument record MDO4288 - Ridge and furrow south of Firtree Cottage, Marnhull

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Summary

One of two areas in the parish of ridge and furrow visible as earthworks. The date of enclosure of the open fields of Marnhull is not known, but a document of 1655 refers to pasture that was 'lately enclosed'. This ridge-and-furrow is of post-enclosure date.

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  • <1> Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 1. 160b.

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Location

Grid reference Centred ST 775 187 (236m by 350m)
Map sheet ST71NE
Civil Parish Marnhull; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 037 067 B
  • Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Marnhull 67

Record last edited

Nov 6 2017 11:56AM

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