Monument record MDO4288 - Ridge and furrow south of Firtree Cottage, Marnhull
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Full Description
<1> Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England), 1970, An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 1, 160b (Monograph). SDO146.
'(67) Cultivation remains. The open fields of Marnhull were still in existence in 1634 when North, Middle and South Fields were recorded (S. & D. N. & Q., VI (1899), 147-51). The date of enclosure is unknown but pasture 'lately enclosed' existed in 1655 (S. & D. N. & Q., III (1892-3), 234). All the visible ridge-and-furrow in the parish is of post-enclosure date; it is seen S.W. of Yardgrove Farm (772174) and S. of Firtree Cottage (775189)'.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO146 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 1. 160b.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 775 187 (236m by 350m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST71NE |
| Civil Parish | Marnhull; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 037 067 B
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Marnhull 67
Record last edited
Nov 6 2017 11:56AM
