Monument record MDO4866 - Ridge and furrow south east of Newton, Sturminster Newton
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Summary
Earthworks of a medieval field system in the form of ridge and furrow with curving ridges 6 to 8 yards wide. Probably the remains of the medieval open fields of Newton.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
<1> Royal Commission on Historic Monuments, 1970, An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 2, 286 (Monograph). SDO136.
‘(70) CULTIVATION REMAINS. The date of enclosure of the open fields in the parish is unknown. … S.E. of Newton (782131), four butting furlongs up to 230 yds. long and with curving ridges 6 yds. to 8 yds. wide are probably the remains of the open fields of that settlement.'
<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 888683 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 782 131 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST71SE |
| Civil Parish | Sturminster Newton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 054 070 F
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 71 SE 32
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 888683
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Sturminster Newton 70
Record last edited
Jul 11 2025 12:10PM
