Monument record MDO48405 - Possible medieval strip field/ridge and furrow, Cerne Abbas
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Summary
Two areas of possible ridge and furrow cultivation to the north of Cerne Abbas are visible as earthworks on Environment Agency lidar imagery. The features are considered to possibly be part of a medieval field system, possibly an area of former medieval strip field. They were digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Cerne and Piddle Valleys AIM project.
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Full Description
Two areas of possible ridge and furrow cultivation to the north of Cerne Abbas are visible as earthworks on Environment Agency lidar imagery [1]. The features are considered to possibly be part of a medieval field system, possibly an area of former medieval strip field. They were digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Cerne and Piddle Valleys AIM project.
<1> Environment Agency, 16-NOV-2021, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO18034.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO18034 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 16-NOV-2021. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 6634 0272 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST60SE |
| Civil Parish | Cerne Abbas; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 15 2024 12:41PM
