Monument record MDO4221 - Ridge and Furrow field system, north of Stock Gaylard House, Lydlinch
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Summary
Ridge and Furrow field system, recorded on aerial photographs.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England), 1970, An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 1, 142 (Monograph). SDO146.
‘(25) CULTIVATION REMAINS. … Nothing is known of the date of enclosure of the open fields of Stock Gaylard but it had taken place before the 18th century, when the park at Stock Gaylard House was laid out. Ridge-andfurrow of these fields remains in the park (e.g. at 721132) and further traces can be seen on air photographs; the ridges are 6 yds. to 8 yds. wide and are arranged in butting furlongs.’
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO146 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 1. 142.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 721 132 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST71SW |
| Civil Parish | Lydlinch; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 033 025 D
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Lydlinch 25
Record last edited
Aug 10 2018 10:40AM
