Monument record MDO4523 - Medieval cultivation remains around Garlands Farm, Okeford Fitzpaine
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Summary
Medieval field system with two areas of ridge-and-furrow.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
ST789107. Information gathered during the planning stages of the Southern Feeder Gas pipeline suggested that the route crossed a Medieval field system. Nothing was noted on the easement during construction. <1>
Two areas of ridge-and-furrow are located at ST783107 and ST785105 on the slopes of a West facing valley. <2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO16637 Monograph: Catherall, P, Barnett, M, and McClean, H. 1984. The Southern Gas Feeder: the Archaeology of a Gas Pipeline. 196.
- <2>XY SDO136 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 2. 2. 206. [Mapped feature: #362791 ]
- <2.1> SDO17689 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 11-APR-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1974 2175-7.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 888648.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 785 105 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST71SE |
| Civil Parish | Okeford Fitzpaine; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 042 037 C
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 71 SE 20
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 888648
Record last edited
Feb 21 2022 1:45PM
