Monument record MDO45290 - Possible medieval broad ridge and furrow, Abbeycroft Down,Tarrant Rushton
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Summary
Irregular areas of parallel cultivation ridges are visible as earthworks on 1940s aerial photographs,on Abbeycroft Down, Tarrant Rushton. The features are considered likely to be those of medieval broad ridge and furrow and were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM project.
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Full Description
Irregular areas of parallel cultivation ridges are visible as earthworks on 1940s aerial photographs,on Abbeycroft Down, Tarrant Rushton [1]. The features are considered likely to be those of medieval broad ridge and furrow and were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM project.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO19206 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 11-JAN-1942. RAF/13A/UK773 V 0082.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 9528 0509 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST90NE |
| Civil Parish | Tarrant Rushton; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 18 2023 11:28AM