Monument record MDO46941 - Possible medieval ridge and furrow, West Park Farm, Lytchett Matravers
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Summary
Areas of ridged and ditched earthworks to the southeast of West Park Farm, Lytchett Matravers, are visible on 1940s aerial photographs. The features might be cultivation ridges, possibly those of medieval ridge and furrow, or alternatively post medieval drainage features. They were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM project.
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Full Description
Areas of ridged and ditched earthworks to the southeast of West Park Farm, Lytchett Matravers, are visible on 1940s aerial photographs [1]. The features might be cultivation ridges, possibly those of medieval ridge and furrow, or alternatively post medieval drainage features. They were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM project. The features are no longer visible on available Google Earth imagery.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO20033 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 05-MAR-1945. RAF/106G/LA/163 RP 3076.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 9294 9612 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY99NW |
| Civil Parish | Lytchett Matravers; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 9 2023 5:12PM
