Monument record MDO120 - Field system at Stancombe Farm, Askerswell
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Summary
A field system of uncertain origin, visible as earthworks on aerial photographs.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A series of parallel field banks are visible as earthworks, running down the north-west facing slopes above Stancombe Farm. The field system is of uncertain origin (prehistoric or medieval) and is visible on aerial photographs. {1-2}
<1> Royal Air Force, 22-JAN-1948, RAF/CPE/UK/2431 3152-3 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11404.
<2> 02-APR-1969, NMR OS/69053 028-9 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11230.
<3> Royal Air Force, 09-MAR-1948, RAF/CPE/UK/2475 4040 (Aerial Photograph). SDO15594.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 548 920 (516m by 498m) (21 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY59SW |
| Civil Parish | Askerswell; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 004 028
Record last edited
Feb 28 2018 2:46PM
