Monument record MDO45328 - 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 670m long and 340m wide. The ridges have been ploughed out although they are indicated by areas of lighter soil between the furrows, which are orientated roughly WSW / ENE up the contours. The cultivation block overlies the later Prehistoric oval enclosure known as Tarrant Launceston 15 (see ST 90 NW 15).
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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 9483 0956 and comprises a series of broad parallel possible furrows that suggest a single cultivation block measuring at least 670m long and 340m wide. The ridges have been ploughed out although they are indicated by areas of lighter soil between the furrows, which are orientated roughly WSW / ENE up the contours. The cultivation block overlies the later Prehistoric oval enclosure known as Tarrant Launceston 15 (see ST 90 NW 15 / UID: 209410). <1>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO12459 Unpublished document: Bishop, Sharon. 2009. Tarrant Launceston 15 & Environs. Aerial Photograph Survey & Analysis.
- <1.1> SDO19260 Aerial Photograph: 22-APR-1967. CUCAP AQY88-AQY89.
- <2>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1492964. [Mapped feature: #634800 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 9483 0956 (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 188
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1492964
Record last edited
Jan 25 2023 3:18PM