Monument record MDO5328 - Medieval field system, Winterborne Whitechurch

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Summary

Traces of the medieval open field system of Whitechurch can be seen south of Lower Street where a small area of ridge and furrow survives, with ridges seven to nine yards wide. The date of enclosure of the open fields is not known. A small area of medieval ridge and furrow is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs and was digitally recorded during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM

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Full Description

A small area of medieval ridge and furrow is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs and was digitally recorded during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM, <2>.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Monograph: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 2. 2. 313.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 V 5121.

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Location

Grid reference SY 841 990 (point)
Map sheet SY89NW
Civil Parish Winterborne Whitechurch; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 072 018 E
  • Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Winterborne Whitechurch 18

Record last edited

Jun 20 2023 6:21PM

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