Monument record MDO31742 - Medieval or later field system, West Creech Farm, Steeple, Purbeck
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Summary
An extensive field system with associated parallel ridge and furrow cultivation is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs in the vicinity of West Creech Farm.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
An extensive field system with associated parallel ridge and furrow cultivation is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs in the vicinity of West Creech Farm (1-2). The site is still partially visible on the most recent Google Earth imagery. It was digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck NMP.
<1> Royal Air Force, 27-MAR-1945, RAF 106G/LA/200 2050-1 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13731.
<2> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1824 4236-7 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13716.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 89552 82345 (858m by 691m) (57 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY88SE |
| Civil Parish | Steeple with Tyneham; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 11 2014 1:21PM
