Monument record MDO25837 - Beacon Knap - Cultivation marks

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Summary

Two fields immediately to the north of Beacon Knap 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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Two fields immediately to the north of Beacon Knap 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 4293-4 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11385.

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1824 4293-4.

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Grid reference Centred SY 5155 8885 (320m by 527m) (9 map features)
Map sheet SY58NW
Civil Parish Swyre; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Feb 24 2012 2:12AM

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