Monument record MDO44259 - Medieval or post medieval ridge and furrow or drainage system, Mill Lane, Shapwick
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Summary
An area of parallel cultivation marks is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1946 to the south of Mill Lane, Shapwick. It is considered to be medieval or post medieval ridge and furrow or a drainage system. The site was digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M Project, it has since been levelled.
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Full Description
An area of parallel cultivation marks is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1946 [1] to the south of Mill Lane, Shapwick. It is considered to be medieval or post medieval ridge and furrow or a drainage system. The site was digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M Project, it has since been levelled.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO18455 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 12-DEC-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1893 RS 4093.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 9487 0096 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST90SW |
| Civil Parish | Shapwick; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 4 2022 2:39PM
