Monument record MDO25827 - Burton Common - Cultivation marks
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Summary
A number of fields immediately to the north of Burton Mere contain earthwork remains of regular, closely spaced ridge and furrow cultivation of post medieval or modern date. These remains are clearly visible on aerial photographs {1}. The site was digitally plotted for the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping project.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A number of fields immediately to the north of Burton Mere contain earthwork remains of regular, closely spaced ridge and furrow cultivation of post medieval or modern date. These remains are clearly visible on aerial photographs {1}. The site was digitally plotted for the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1824 3314-5 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12153.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO12153 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1824 3314-5.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 5114 8823 (1018m by 1054m) (26 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY58NW |
| Civil Parish | Swyre; Dorset |
| Civil Parish | Burton Bradstock; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 16 2012 10:21AM
