Monument record MDO3868 - Ridge and furrow south-west of the railway station, Gillingham
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Summary
Ridge and furrow in the form of earthworks, probably the remains of the town's medieval open field system.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England), 1972, An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume IV (North), 35 (Monograph). SDO99.
‘(98) CULTIVATION REMAINS are found in several places, but in the absence of documents cannot be associated with particular settlements. Early in the 17th century there appear to have been five open fields at Gillingham (P.R.O., LR2/214, f. 1–82). Ridge-and-furrow, perhaps of these fields, was formerly seen N. of the town (806269) and S.W. of the railway station (807255), (R.A.F., V.A.P., CPE/UK 1924: 2242). … ’
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO99 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1972. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume IV (North). 35.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 807 255 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST82NW |
| Civil Parish | Gillingham; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 020 098 B
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Gillingham 98
Record last edited
Apr 16 2014 3:32PM
