Monument record MDO42984 - Possible medieval ridge and furrow, Combe Bottom, Maiden Newton

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Summary

Areas of broad ridged and ditched features are visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs in the area of Combe Botttom, Maiden Newton. The features may be those of medieval ridge and furrow cultivation. They were digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Frome AIM project.

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Areas of broad ridged and ditched features are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs in the area of Combe Botttom, Maiden Newton (1, 2). The features may be those of medieval ridge and furrow cultivation. They were digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Frome AIM project. Some of the features are still visible as earthworks on current Google Earth imagery.

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 11-NOV-71. RAF/39/3829 V 0039-40.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 11-NOV-71. RAF/39/3829/ V 0040-1.

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Grid reference SY 6098 9883 (point) (15 map features)
Map sheet SY69NW
Civil Parish Maiden Newton; Dorset

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Record last edited

Dec 2 2020 3:02PM

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