Monument record MDO49650 - Medieval strip fields and ridge and furrow cultivation, Piddletrenthide
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Summary
The fragmentary remains of a medieval strip field system with associated ridge and furrow cultivation are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery on the steep northeast slope to the south of Lyscombe Farm, Cheselbourne. The features overlie an earlier field system described in MDO49651 and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
The fragmentary remains of a medieval strip field system with associated ridge and furrow cultivation are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery on the steep northeast slope to the south of Lyscombe Farm, Cheselbourne. The features overlie an earlier field system described in MDO49651 and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project. (Environment Agency 2021)
<1> Environment Agency, 16-NOV-2021, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO18034.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO18034 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 16-NOV-2021. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7366 0068 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Piddletrenthide; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 26 2025 8:33PM
