Monument record MDO45936 - Possible medieval ridge and furrow, Atwell's Copse, Corfe Mullen
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Summary
An area of ridged cultivation to the west of Atwell's Copse, Corfe Mullen, is visible as narrow earthworks on a 1945 aerial photograph. The features occupy a large historic field and may be those of ridge and furrow cultivation of possibly medieval date, although a later origin is also possible. The features were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM project.
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Full Description
An area of ridged cultivation to the west of Atwell's Copse, Corfe Mullen, is visible as narrow earthworks on a 1945 aerial photograph [1]. The features occupy a large historic field and may be those of ridge and furrow cultivation of possibly medieval date, although a later origin is also possible. The features were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM project. They are no longer visible on current lidar imagery.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO19466 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 08-MAR-1945. RAF/106G/LA/163 RP 3068.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 9748 9693 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY99NE |
| Civil Parish | Corfe Mullen; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 16 2023 1:53PM