Monument record MDO42995 - Possible medieval ridge and furrow, Woolcombe, Melbury Bubb
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Summary
Areas of curvilinear ridges and ditches are visible as earthworks on 1940s aerial photographs to the southeast of Woolcombe, Melbury Bubb. The features may be those of medieval ridge and furrow, although some features may alternatively have a natural geological origin. They were digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Frome AIM project.
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Full Description
Areas of curvilinear ridges and ditches are visible as earthworks on 1940s aerial photographs to the southeast of Woolcombe, Melbury Bubb (1). The features are typically broad and curvilinear in character and may be those of medieval ridge and furrow. One area in the south of the group at ST 60122 04524is located within a naturally formed geological hollow and may comprise features of natural origin.
The features were digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Frome AIM project. They are no longer visible on current Google Earth imagery.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO17002 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-48. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 RP 3367-8.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 6022 0473 (point) (14 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST60SW |
| Civil Parish | Melbury Bubb; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 2 2021 8:54AM