Monument record MDO25716 - Field boundaries east of Ridge Farm buildings, Chickerell
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Summary
Parallel field boundaries of medieval or post medieval origin are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs to the east of Ridge Farm, Chickerell. They may be the remains of a medieval strip field system.
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Full Description
Parallel field boundaries of medieval or post medieval origin are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs to the east of Ridge Farm, Chickerell. They may be the remains of a medieval strip field system {1-2}. The features were digitally plotted during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1821 6454-5 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12136.
<2> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1821 4463-4 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12139.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6455 8086 (206m by 338m) (12 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68SW |
| Civil Parish | Chickerell; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
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Record last edited
Aug 22 2024 4:52PM
