Monument record MDO43118 - Possible medieval narrow ridge and furrow, Ayles's Hill, Sydling St Nicholas
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Summary
Areas of ridged and ditched cultivation are visible as earthworks on a 1971 aerial photograph on Ayles's Hill, Sydling St Nicholas. The features may be those of medieval broad ridge and furrow, although a later origin is also possible. The features were digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Frome AIM project.
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Full Description
Areas of ridged and ditched cultivation are visible as earthworks on a 1971 aerial photograph on Ayles's Hill, Sydling St Nicholas (1). The features comprise two areas of slighlty curvilinear cultivation ridges, approximately 4.5m broad. They may be those of medieval broad ridge and furrow, although a later origin is also possible. The features were digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Frome AIM project.
The features are no longer visible on Google Earth imagery.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO17072 Aerial Photograph: National Monuments Record. 23-OCT-71. JRB 386/2335 (ST6100/4).
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 6153 0115 (point) (7 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST60SW |
| Civil Parish | Sydling St Nicholas; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 25 2021 3:25PM