Monument record MDO29657 - Ridge and Furrow, Fairfield, Dorchester
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Full Description
Remains of broad ridge and furrow running N-S were previously visible in Fair Field, Dorchester. These were part of Beggars Knap Furlong in 1844 and were used for lines of pens during fairs. (1)
Fair Field was enclosed in 1877. (2)
The area is now under tarmac and they are no longer visible.
<1> Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England), 1970, An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 1, 131 (Monograph). SDO148.
(167) RIDGE-AND-FURROW (690902) in Fair Field covers 2 acres; broad ridges about 11 yds. wide and up to 1 ft. high run N. to S. These are now used for lines of pens during fairs but were part of Beggars Knap Furlong (arable) in 1844 (Fordington Tithe Map (1844); R.A.F. V.A.P. CPE/UK 1934: 5085).
<2> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1996, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1995, 9 (Serial). SDO95.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SDO148 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 1. Volume Two (South East) Part I. 131.
- <2> SDO95 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1996. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1995. 117. 9.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6901 9012 (114m by 141m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 041 167
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Dorchester 167
Record last edited
Aug 22 2024 7:39PM
