Monument record MDO43025 - Possible medieval field boundaries, Flowers Farm, Batcombe
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Summary
Banked and ditched linear and curvilinear features are visible as earthworks on 1940s aerial photographs within fields to the northwest of Flowers Farm, Batcombe, Hillfield. The features are considered likely to be historic field boundaries of probable medieval origin, although a later date for some features is also possible. They were digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Frome AIM project.
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Full Description
Banked and ditched linear and curvilinear features are visible as earthworks on 1940s aerial photographs within fields to the northwest of Flowers Farm, Batcombe (1, 2). The features are situated within historic fields whose character suggests a medieval origin; possibly being an area of former medieval open field. They are considered likely to be historic field boundaries of probable medieval origin, although a later date for some features is also possible. They were digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Frome AIM project.
The features are no longer visible on current Google Earth imagery.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 6279 0464 (point) (16 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST60SW |
| Civil Parish | Batcombe; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 3 2021 5:02PM
