Monument record MDO7503 - Medieval field system, Fitzworth Heath, Corfe Castle

A group of parallel linear banks are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs to the east of Fitzworth Copse. They are considered likely to be the remains of a field system of probable medieval date.

A group of parallel linear banks are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs to the east of Fitzworth Copse (2). They are considered likely to be the remains of a field system of probable medieval date. These features were digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). They are not visible on the most recent comprehensive imagery available to the project (3).

<1> Papworth, M D J, Trust for Wessex Archaeology, 1983, Isle of Purbeck Survey, IOP 365 (Index). SDO147.

'FITZWORTH HEATH: Clusters of short parallel strips arranged at various angles to one another. Unclassified earthwork site visible on RAF/VAP//1946// 1821:6392. Medieval sherds found nearby: see 254. Site lies on heathland surrounded by ley pasture.'

<2> Royal Air Force, 17-JAN-1947, RAF/CPE/UK/1934 F36 1016-17 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12778.

<3> Google Earth, 2013, Google Earth 2013 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12686.

Record last edited

Aug 28 2018 3:59PM