Monument record MDO50879 - Ridge and Furrow earthworks on Benchy Hill
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Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A plot of possible medieval or later ridge and furrow, centred on ST62631948 and contained within a plot defined by relict field boundaries recorded as MDO50877. The ridge and furrow are roughly north-south aligned, and are visible in LiDAR imagery (EA DTM 2022) as well as modern satellite imagery. The earthworks are visible in 1947. <1-3>
<1> Environment Agency, 2022, LiDAR Composite Viewer - Digital Terrain Model 1m (Aerial Photograph). SDO21777.
<2> Google Earth, 2001, Google Earth 2001, 31/12/2001 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13042.
<3> Royal Air Force, 11-APR-1947, RAF/CPE/UK/1974 3143-4 (Aerial Photograph). SDO17478.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 6262 1948 (115m by 83m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST61NW |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 27 2026 11:11AM
