Monument record MDO4863 - Ridge and furrow, Sturminster Newton
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Summary
Earthworks of a medieval field system in the form of ridge and furrow with ridges 6 to 8 yards wide and headlands 8 to 9 yards wide. The earthworks lie within existing fields, and the shape of these fields suggests that they were formed by enclosing the curved end-on furlongs of an open field system. The date of enclosure is not known.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
ST 798137. Ridge-and-furrow identified within existing fields and have ridges 6-8 yards apart, and headlands 8-9 yards apart. <1>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO136 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 2. 2. 286.
- <1.1> SDO17675 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 11 APR 1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1974 1162.
- <1.2> SDO17548 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 11 APR 1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1974 1163-4. 1163.
- <1.3> SDO17676 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 11-APR-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1974 3162-3.
- <2> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 888681.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 798 138 (242m by 211m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST71SE |
| Civil Parish | Sturminster Newton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 054 070 C
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 71 SE 31
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 888681
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Sturminster Newton 70
Record last edited
Feb 21 2022 3:32PM
