Monument record MDM 119 - Ditched boundaries of a possible Medieval field system, visible as faint cropmarks.
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Summary
The ditched boundaries of a possibly medieval field system can be seen as faint cropmarks on aerial photographs to the immediate north-west of Botwrights farm, Mendham parish.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 28062 82455 (301m by 1323m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM28SE |
| Civil Parish | MENDHAM, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The ditched boundaries of a possibly medieval field system can be seen as faint cropmarks on aerial photographs to the immediate north-west of Botwrights farm, Mendham parish. Although not marked on the First Edition Ordnance Survey map of circa 1884, the earthworks fit into the 19th century field pattern well, a pattern which probably originates from the medieval or post-medieval period. This is particularly noticeable to the north-western side of the site where a ditch or hollow-way parallels the line of an extant field boundary, possibly marking the route of a trackway. (S1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF 540/465 3102-3 20-APR-1951.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Aug 19 2013 11:00AM