Monument record MDO691 - Ridge and furrow, Caundle Marsh
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<1> Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England), 1970, An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 1, 56 (Monograph). SDO146.
'(13) CULTIVATION REMAINS: Nothing remains of the original open fields; they were in existence in 1499 (S. & D.N. & Q., XIII, (1913) (203) and had already been enclosed by 1727 (Map of Caundle Marsh, 1727, D.C.R.O.). Ridge-and-furrow remains can be seen on air photographs at a number of places: E. and S. of Ashcombe Farm (679150 to 679148), E. of Prytown Farm (681144), formerly in Bishop's Caundle, and S.W. of West Hays Farm (676127); it is 5 yds. To 7 yds. Wide with headlands of 8 yds. (R.A.F. CPE/UK 1974: 2151-2, 2193-5, 4150-2). These traces are confined to existing fields that are associated with secoundary settlements beyond the original open fields of the parish'.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO146 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 1. 56.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 681 144 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST61SE |
| Civil Parish | Caundle Marsh; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 026 013 B
Record last edited
Nov 1 2017 9:41AM
