Monument record MDO45327 - Ridge and furrow, Tarrant Launceston
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Summary
A possible block of medieval/post-medieval ridge and furrow is visible as soilmarks on aerial photographs. The site comprises a series of broad parallel possible furrows that suggest a single cultivation block measuring at least 215m long and 165m wide. The ridges have been ploughed out although they are indicated by areas of lighter soil between the furrows, which are orientated roughly east / west along the contours.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A possible block of Medieval / Post Medieval ridge and furrow is visible as soilmarks on aerial photographs. The site is centred at ST 9327 0934 and comprises a series of broad parallel possible furrows that suggest a single cultivation block measuring at least 215m long and 165m wide. The ridges have been ploughed out although they are indicated by areas of lighter soil between the furrows, which are orientated roughly east / west along the contours. <1>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO12459 Unpublished document: Bishop, Sharon. 2009. Tarrant Launceston 15 & Environs. Aerial Photograph Survey & Analysis.
- <1.1> SDO19259 Aerial Photograph: 25-MAR-1970. NMR ST 9309/8 JRB 9724/ORACLEF18.
- <2>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1492968. [Mapped feature: #634799 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 9327 0934 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST90NW |
| Civil Parish | Tarrant Launceston; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 90 NW 189
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1492968
Record last edited
Jan 25 2023 2:31PM