Monument record MDO51169 - Possible medieval ridge and furrow, post medieval orchard, Yetminster
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Summary
Orchards are shown contained within narrow linear plots of medieval origin on the north side of Yetminster on the OS Epoch 1 6" to the mile map, published in 1887. Narrow linear ridges within these plots are visible on lidar imagery, possibly the remains of post medieval orchard ridges but could alternatively be of earlier origin, perhaps medieval ridge and furrow.
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Full Description
Orchards are shown contained within narrow linear plots of medieval origin on the north side of Yetminster on the OS Epoch 1 6" to the mile map, published in 1887. Narrow linear ridges within these plots are visible on lidar imagery, possibly the remains of post medieval orchard ridges but could alternatively be of earlier origin, perhaps medieval ridge and furrow (EA 2022; OS 1887).
Ordnance Survey, Ordnance Survey map 6 inches to 1 mile, Dorset Sheet XI.SE published 1887 (Map). SDO17338.
Environment Agency, 2022, LiDAR Composite Viewer - Digital Terrain Model 1m (Aerial Photograph). SDO21777.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 5934 1099 (137m by 204m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST51SE |
| Civil Parish | Yetminster; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 6 2026 2:53PM