Monument record MDO29818 - Medieval strip fields, Westfield Farm, Weymouth
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Summary
A group of parallel linear banks are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of Westfield Farm, Weymouth taken in 1946. They appear to respect the modern field pattern and are considered likely to be the remains of former medieval strip fields.
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Full Description
A group of parallel linear banks are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of Westfield Farm, Weymouth taken in 1946 (1). They appear to respect the modern field pattern and are considered likely to be the remains of former medieval strip fields. These features were digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). They are not visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial images available to the project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1821 5448-49 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13092.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13092 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 5448-49.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6614 7809 (119m by 196m) (6 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 29 2020 1:10PM
