Monument record MDO51461 - Post medieval ridge and furrow at Manor Farm, Silton
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Summary
A small area of quite pronounced ridge and furrow was present west of Manor Farm, Silton, in 1947, but is no longer extant.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A small area of quite pronounced ridge and furrow was present west of Manor Farm, Silton, visible in aerial photographs dated to 1947. The earthworks no longer appear to be extant, and are not visible in recent satellite images or LiDAR. The earthworks probably relate to an orchard depicted here by Historic Maps. <1, 2>
<1> Royal Air Force, 24-04-1947, RAF/CPE/UK/2038 1237 (Aerial Photograph). SDO16112.
<2> Ordnance Survey, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch 2, Dorset I.15; Revised: 1900, Published: 1901 (Map). SDO11594.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 7816 2926 (123m by 80m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST72NE |
| Civil Parish | Silton; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 21 2026 4:04PM