RIDGE AND FURROW EVIDENCE December 2008

(This data is as produced from the HER database)

Land with past or present evidence of the ploughing method employed from the Middle Ages. Ridge and Furrow.

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Isle of Wight History Centre



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Isle of Wight County Archaeology and Historic Environment Service

14/11/2008


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ID Name
652 Stenbury.
733 Dodnor Farm.
1205 Afton Down.
1191 W. Side of Appuldurcombe Down
1291 Cliff Farm
1318 Newtown. East of Brickfield Farm House.
1319 Newtown. East of Brickfield Farm House.
1333 Clatterford
1391 Stonewind Farm.
1393 Tennyson Down.
1489 Providence Farm.
1669 London Farm.
1720 East of Brickfield Farm House.
1721 West of Burnt Wood.
1722 North of Spur Lake.
1723 North of Spur Lake.
1724 Porchfield Cricket Pitch.
1725 Newtown Rifle Range.
1726 Newtown.
1727 Newtown.
1728 Fleetlands Farm.
1729 Newtown.
1730 Taylors Copse.
1731 Newtown.
1732 Newtown.
1733 Newtown Bridge.
1739 South of Wydcombe
1743 Horsecroft Copse.
1746 Whitwell.
1747 Whitwell.
1815 Brading Haven
1871 Somerton - 3 Gates.
2094 Reeds Farm.
2513 Corf
2702 Sudmoor.
2742 Grange Chine.
3370 Watershoot Bay.
3371 Watershoot Bay.
3374 Knowles Farm.
3375 Knowles Farm.
3376 Knowles Farm.
3378 Knowles Farm, OS Parcel no. 7537.
3380 St Catherine's Point
3386 Knowles Farm, OS Parcel no. 0046.
3387 Knowles Farm.
3393 Old Blackgang Road, Niton.
3396 West of Woody Bay.
3398 West of Brickfield Farm House, Newtown.
3399 Newtown Marsh.
3400 Newtown Marsh.
3401 Newtown Marsh.
3402 Newtown Marsh.
3403 Newtown Marsh.
3404 Newtown Marsh.
3405 Newtown Marsh.
3406 Newtown Marsh.
3407 Newtown Marsh.
3408 Newtown Marsh.
3409 Newtown Marsh.
3410 Newtown Marsh.
3417 South of Old Blackgang Road.
3418 Knowles Farm.
3447 Flowers Brook.
3469 Redcliff.
3503 Sudmoor.
3504 Sudmoor.
3738 Thorness.
3748 Medham
3788 Clamerkin Lake, Newtown.
3810 East of Brickfield Farmhouse.
3811 East of Brickfield Farmhouse.
3812 Corf Camp.
3813 Newtown.
3814 Newtown, South of Harts Farm.
3815 Newtown, North of Fleetlands Copse.
4572 Bottom Copse (Network Archaeology site 3)
4573 Calving Close Copse West (Network Archaeology site 4).
4574 Calving Close Copse East. (Network Archaeology site 5).
4823 North East of Spur Lake.
4824 East of Spur Lake
4825 East of Spur Lake.
4826 West of Burnt Wood.
4827 West of Hummet Wood.
4828 West of Burnt Wood.
4829 South West of Elmsworth Farm.
5020 Off Carpenters Road, St. Helens
5561 Gold Street, Newtown.
5569 Newtown.
5674 Appuldurcombe Park

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 652
Name: Stenbury.
Map Sheet: SZ57NW
Grid Reference: SZ 5220 7895 (point) Google map
Summary: Ridge and Furrow noted on the ground and from aerial photographs
Description: SZ 52207895. Near Stenbury in a field south of the stream there is a block of ?ridge and furrow enclosed by a field bank on two sides.)
[Field visit. Vicky Basford 3.11.1977]
Field Visit.
[Frank Basford, 24 March 1987]
Ridge and Furrow (SZ5240 7880).
[AP evidence F. Basford.]
Site inspection of area in advance of proposed archaeological fieldwork to be carried out in September 1998 by students of Southampton University.
[Field visit, F. Basford (County Archaeological Centre), T. Sly and K. Clark (Southampton University), with landowner, 17.06.1998]

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<1> Aerial Photograph: Motkin, D.. 17.2.1988. 88A1-14.

Location - Administrative Areas

Civil Parish Godshill, Isle of Wight

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Sites & Monuments Record 652
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ID (Preferred Ref.): 733
Name: Dodnor Farm.
Map Sheet: SZ59SW
Grid Reference: SZ 502 911 (point) Google map
Summary: Ridge and furrow pre-dating construction of the railway
Description: Pre-dates the construction of Cowes - Newport railway.
[Colour slides 87K2 23;24;25]

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<1> Aerial Photograph: Motkin, D.. 10.12.1987. 87K1-08.
Aerial Photograph: Motkin, D.. 10.12.1987. 87K1-09.
Aerial Photograph: Motkin, D.. 10.12.1987. 87K1-10.

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Civil Parish Newport, Isle of Wight

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Sites & Monuments Record 733

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 1205
Name: Afton Down.
Map Sheet: SZ38NE
Grid Reference: SZ 35 86 (point) Google map
Summary: Ridge and furrow.
Description: Ridge and furrow observed on Afton Down.
[Field visit 24.8.81. Vicky Basford.]

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Civil Parish Freshwater, Isle of Wight

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Sites & Monuments Record 1205

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 1191
Name: W. Side of Appuldurcombe Down
Map Sheet: SZ58SW
Grid Reference: SZ 5355 8005 (point) Google map
Summary:
Description: A.P. evidence F.B.
1.24 Post medieval ridge and furrow
This was first noted from air photographs in 1987 (SMR). There are no visible features in the ground now.
Significance
Local. Straight ridge and furrow, often with very slight ridges, is a common feature of the early modern to nineteenth century period, often associated with pasture drainage improvements as much as arable.
[ACTA, January 2005. 'Appuldurcombe Park Conservation Plan. Volume 2, Conservation Plan figures, photographs and gazetteer of the park', Gazetteer, Outer Park, p.13]

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<1> Aerial Photograph: Motkin, D.. 29.9.1987. 87J1-16.
<2> Aerial Photograph: Motkin, D.. 17.2.1988. 88A1-13.
Aerial Photograph: Motkin, D.. 17.2.1988. 88A1-12.

Location - Administrative Areas

Civil Parish Godshill, Isle of Wight

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Registered Park or Garden (II) 1923 Appuldurcombe

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Sites & Monuments Record 1191
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 1291
Name: Cliff Farm
Map Sheet: SZ58SE
Grid Reference: SZ 5705 8070 (point) Google map
Summary:
Description: Ridge and Furrow noted in pasture fields centred SZ57058070.
[Pers. comm. Farmer, Cliff Farm, 2.83.]

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Civil Parish Shanklin, Isle of Wight

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Sites & Monuments Record 1291
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ID (Preferred Ref.): 1318
Name: Newtown. East of Brickfield Farm House.
Map Sheet: SZ49SW
Grid Reference: SZ 429 924 (point) Google map
Summary: North-south running ridge and furrow noted on aerial photograph and as earthworks
Description: This ridge and furrow was noticed by F. Basford, 5.8.1983, as a cropmark but does remain as slight earthworks. The ridge and furrow runs north - south and is between 2.5m and 4.5m distance apart. It converges on the western boundary of this field but it was not observed to run into the next field.
Area visited and ridge and furrow noted as earthworks.
[Field visit F. Basford, 8.7.1999 (coastal audit)]

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Number Reference
Aerial Photograph: BKS. 1971. 152813.
Aerial Photograph: BKS. 1971. 152814.

Location - Administrative Areas

Civil Parish Calbourne, Isle of Wight

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Sites & Monuments Record 1318
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Heritage Coast
S.P.A.
Site of Special Scientific Interest

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Event ID Name/Ref Organisation Description
EIW278 Newtown Rifle Ranges (Ref: IWSMR 6118) Isle of Wight County Archaeology and Historic Environment Service

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 1319
Name: Newtown. East of Brickfield Farm House.
Map Sheet: SZ49SW
Grid Reference: SZ 432 924 (point) Google map
Summary: East-west running ridge and furrow noted on aerial photograph and as earthworks
Description: This ridge and furrow was noticed by F. Basford, 5.8.83 as a cropmark in the drought but appears to remain as earthworks also. The ridge and furrow runs east - west, was observed from a distance so was not measured and could not be seen in the northern half of this field at this time of year.
The ridge and furrow was not visible during a general survey of the area - obscured by the length of the grass.
[Field visit F. Basford, 8.7.1999 (coastal audit)]

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Number Reference
<1> Aerial Photograph: BKS. 1971. 152814.
Aerial Photograph: BKS. 1971. 152813.

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Civil Parish Calbourne, Isle of Wight

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Sites & Monuments Record 1319
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Heritage Coast
Site of Special Scientific Interest

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Event ID Name/Ref Organisation Description
EIW278 Newtown Rifle Ranges (Ref: IWSMR 6118) Isle of Wight County Archaeology and Historic Environment Service

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 1333
Name: Clatterford
Map Sheet: SZ48NE
Grid Reference: SZ 481 876 (point) Google map
Summary:
Description: Noticed on evening of 29.8.83 in twilight; paced survey undertaken 5.9.83 - plotted at 1:1250 scale (25 inch). Apart from lynchets/river terraces, earthworks very slight - was not possible to ascertain whether ridge and furrow curved or straight. Approx. distance between ridges 7 metres. Ridge and furrow aligned along slope - NE to SW.
[J. Margham. Site visit 5.9.83]
Single linear earthwork running NE-SW parallel to SE facing slope.
[Jo Bailey. AP evid 4.3.1986.]

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<1> Aerial Photograph: 014034.

Location - Administrative Areas

Civil Parish Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight

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Conservation Area () Carisbrooke

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Sites & Monuments Record 1333
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 1391
Name: Stonewind Farm.
Map Sheet: SZ38NW
Grid Reference: SZ 3300 8625 (point) Google map
Summary: Ridge and furrow visible along whole length of field
Description: Ridge and furrow visible along whole length of field - strip field, enclosed furlong.
[Field Visit, Aug. 1983, J. Margham.]

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Civil Parish Totland, Isle of Wight

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Sites & Monuments Record 1391

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 1393
Name: Tennyson Down.
Map Sheet: SZ38NW
Grid Reference: SZ 3415 8555 (point) Google map
Summary: Ridge and furrow aligned NNE-SSW
Description: Extant ridge and furrow aligned NNE-SSW visible on footpath in low afternoon sunlight, c.6metres crest to crest.
[Field Visit 9/83 J. Margham]
Ridge and furrow not seen but conditions were not good for seeing vague earthworks.
[Field visit, F. Basford, R. Loader, 1.4.1999 (coastal audit)]
NTSMR 125677
Visible remains are approximately 15m in length and 8m wide.
[Rushton, N. 2005.The National Trust West Wight Estate: The Needles, West High Down, Tennyson Down and Headon Warren in Freshwater, Isle of Wight. An Archaeological and Historical Survey. Vol. 2. Archaeological Inventory.Wessex Archaeology. p.116]

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Civil Parish Freshwater, Isle of Wight

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Sites & Monuments Record 1393
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Heritage Coast

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Event ID Name/Ref Organisation Description
EIW163 Isle of Wight Coastal Audit (Ref: IWSMR 6086) Isle of Wight County Archaeology and Historic Environment Service
EIW92 National Trust West Wight Estate (The Needles, West High Down, Tennyson Down and Headon Warren) (Ref: IWSMR 5970) CKC Archaeology

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 1489
Name: Providence Farm.
Map Sheet: SZ48NW
Grid Reference: SZ 4045 8855 (point) Google map
Summary: Very faint ridge and furrow
Description: The farmer said he had ploughed this field 'Dead Ridges' about 20 years ago. The ridge and furrow was hardly visible on a site visit made in Oct 1984 by F.B.

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Civil Parish Shalfleet, Isle of Wight

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Sites & Monuments Record 1489

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 1669
Name: London Farm.
Map Sheet: SZ48NW
Grid Reference: SZ 4293 8979 (point) Google map
Summary: Two fields containing ridge and furrow noted on aerial photograph
Description: 2 fields to west and south of London Farm show traces of ridge and furrow.
[Jo Bailey, AP evidence, 26.2.1986.]

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Number Reference
<1> Aerial Photograph: BKS. 1971. 152866.
Aerial Photograph: BKS. 1971. 152864.

Location - Administrative Areas

Civil Parish Calbourne, Isle of Wight

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Sites & Monuments Record 1669

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 1720
Name: East of Brickfield Farm House.
Map Sheet: SZ49SW
Grid Reference: SZ 434 925 (point) Google map
Summary: One of three neighbouring fields containing ridge and furrow
Description: One of three neighbouring fields containing N-S ridge and furrow. On coast.
[Jo Bailey, AP evidence, 6.3.1986]
The ridge and furrow was not visible during a general survey of the area - obscured by the length of the grass.
[Field visit F. Basford, 8.7.1999 (coastal audit)]

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Number Reference
Aerial Photograph: BKS. 1971. 152813.
Aerial Photograph: BKS. 1971. 152814.

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Civil Parish Calbourne, Isle of Wight

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Sites & Monuments Record 1720
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Heritage Coast
Site of Special Scientific Interest

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Event ID Name/Ref Organisation Description
EIW163 Isle of Wight Coastal Audit (Ref: IWSMR 6086) Isle of Wight County Archaeology and Historic Environment Service

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 1721
Name: West of Burnt Wood.
Map Sheet: SZ49SW
Grid Reference: SZ 4385 9262 (point) Google map
Summary: North-south running ridge and furrow
Description: N-S ridge and furrow in field on coast.
[Jo Bailey, AP evidence, 6.3.1986]
The ridge and furrow was not visible during a general survey of the area - obscured by the length of the grass.
[Field visit F. Basford, 8.7.1999 (coastal audit)]

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<1> Aerial Photograph: BKS. 1971. 152813.

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Civil Parish Calbourne, Isle of Wight

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Sites & Monuments Record 1721
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Heritage Coast
Site of Special Scientific Interest

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Event ID Name/Ref Organisation Description
EIW163 Isle of Wight Coastal Audit (Ref: IWSMR 6086) Isle of Wight County Archaeology and Historic Environment Service

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 1722
Name: North of Spur Lake.
Map Sheet: SZ49SW
Grid Reference: SZ 428 919 (point) Google map
Summary: N-S running ridge and furrow noted on aerial photograph
Description: N-S ridge and furrow in one of two neighbouring fields.
[Jo Bailey, AP evidence, 6.3.1986]
NE-SW ridge and furrow visible on aerial photograph
[Ordnance Survey 1:2500 69-051-087]
Superimposed N-S and NE-SW running ridge and furrow are visible on aerial photographs on loan from the Environment Agency.
[Aerofilms/97c/787. Environment Agency Beach Monitoring 23.7.197 Run 72 3303]
Conditions not suitable in OS parcel 8500 for viewing ridge and furrow. However, ridge and furrow running NE-SW was observed adjacent to the saltmarsh to the west. Position and angle measured using GPS.
[Field visit F. Basford, R. Loader, 11.8.1999 (coastal audit)]

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Number Reference
<1> Aerial Photograph: BKS. 1971. 152863.
<1> Aerial Photograph: BKS. 1971. 152864.
Aerial Photograph: BKS. 1971. 152813.
Aerial Photograph: BKS. 1971. 152814.

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Civil Parish Calbourne, Isle of Wight

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Sites & Monuments Record 1722
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Heritage Coast
S.P.A.
Site of Special Scientific Interest

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Event ID Name/Ref Organisation Description
EIW163 Isle of Wight Coastal Audit (Ref: IWSMR 6086) Isle of Wight County Archaeology and Historic Environment Service
EIW278 Newtown Rifle Ranges (Ref: IWSMR 6118) Isle of Wight County Archaeology and Historic Environment Service

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 1723
Name: North of Spur Lake.
Map Sheet: SZ49SW
Grid Reference: SZ 4303 9191 (point) Google map
Summary: North-south running ridge and furrow noted on aerial photograph
Description: N-S ridge and furrow in one of two neighbouring fields.
[Jo Bailey, AP evidence, 6.3.1986]
Ridge and furrow noted within OS parcel 5073 as far east as SZ 4344 9164.
[Field visit, F. Basford, 2-2-1997.]
Ridge and furrow visible in mown grass.
[Field visit F. Basford, R. Loader, 11.8.1999 (coastal audit)]

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Number Reference
<1> Aerial Photograph: BKS. 1971. 152864.
Aerial Photograph: BKS. 1971. 152813.
Aerial Photograph: BKS. 1971. 152814.

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Civil Parish Calbourne, Isle of Wight

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Sites & Monuments Record 1723
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Heritage Coast
S.P.A.
Site of Special Scientific Interest

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Event ID Name/Ref Organisation Description
EIW163 Isle of Wight Coastal Audit (Ref: IWSMR 6086) Isle of Wight County Archaeology and Historic Environment Service
EIW278 Newtown Rifle Ranges (Ref: IWSMR 6118) Isle of Wight County Archaeology and Historic Environment Service

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 1724
Name: Porchfield Cricket Pitch.
Map Sheet: SZ49SW
Grid Reference: SZ 4485 9080 (point) Google map
Summary: Ridge and Furrow. SW-NE running ridge and furrow visible by slight undulations
Description: Shallow ridge and furrow running SW-NE visible by slight undulations in outfield and distinctive bands of vegetation.
[Clive Chatters, 1984/5. Site visit.]

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Civil Parish Calbourne, Isle of Wight

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Sites & Monuments Record 1724
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ID (Preferred Ref.): 1725
Name: Newtown Rifle Range.
Map Sheet: SZ49SW
Grid Reference: SZ 4415 9070 (point) Google map
Summary: NE-SW running ridge and furrow
Description: NE-SW ridge and furrow.
[Jo Bailey, AP evidence, 6.3.1986]
Further evidence of Ridge and Furrow on E-W allignment to the east of the small stream.
[F. Basford AP evidence, 5.9.1990]
Ridge and furrow visible in grass.
[Field visit F. Basford, R. Loader, 11.8.1999 (coastal audit)]

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Number Reference
<1> Aerial Photograph: Tomalin, D.. 1979. SZ4390-DX-1.
<2> Aerial Photograph: Motkin, D.. 18.7.1989. 89K4-04.

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Civil Parish Calbourne, Isle of Wight

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Sites & Monuments Record 1725
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Heritage Coast
Site of Special Scientific Interest

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Event ID Name/Ref Organisation Description
EIW163 Isle of Wight Coastal Audit (Ref: IWSMR 6086) Isle of Wight County Archaeology and Historic Environment Service
EIW278 Newtown Rifle Ranges (Ref: IWSMR 6118) Isle of Wight County Archaeology and Historic Environment Service

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 1726
Name: Newtown.
Map Sheet: SZ49SW
Grid Reference: SZ 4215 9105 (point) Google map
Summary: NW-SE running ridge and furrow just east of Newtown Quay
Description: NW-SE ridge and furrow, just east of Newtown Quay.
[Jo Bailey, AP evidence, 6.3.1986]
Ridge and furrow visible in saltmarsh.
[Field visit F. Basford, R. Loader, 22.7.1999 (coastal audit)]
NTSMR no.122930
Ridge and furrow in area of marshland, aligned NW-SE. Historic documents describe the area as pasture, sot eh ridge and furrow must have been created within a limited period when land hunger was acute, possibly in the 13th century.
Recommendations. This area has reverted to saltmarsh following the breach of the sea wall in the 1950s. This site will gradually disappear unless the area is reclaimed. However, rebuilding the sea wall would probably conflict with nature interests, and would only be a temporary measure in light of predicted sea level rises. It is not recommended that it is attempted, and the area should be left to nature for the present.
[Currie, C.K. 2000. 'An archaeological and historical landscape survey of the Newtown Estate, Calbourne, Isle of Wight. Volume 2: archaeological inventory', Report to the National Trust (Southern Region), p.51-52]

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Number Reference
<1> Aerial Photograph: ?. SZ4291-DR-1.
<2> Aerial Photograph: BKS. 1971. 152862.

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Civil Parish Calbourne, Isle of Wight

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Sites & Monuments Record 1726
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Heritage Coast
National Nature Reserve
S.P.A.
RAMSAR
Site of Special Scientific Interest

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Event ID Name/Ref Organisation Description
EIW163 Isle of Wight Coastal Audit (Ref: IWSMR 6086) Isle of Wight County Archaeology and Historic Environment Service
EIW94 Newtown National Trust Estate (Ref: IWSMR 5519) CKC Archaeology

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 1727
Name: Newtown.
Map Sheet: SZ49SW
Grid Reference: SZ 4190 9085 (point) Google map
Summary: N-S running ridge and furrow
Description: N-S ridge and furrow, south of Newtown Quay and Salterns.
[Jo Bailey, AP evidence, 6.3.1986]
Ridge and furrow not visible in long grass.
[Field visit F. Basford, R. Loader, 22.7.1999 (coastal audit)]
NTSMR 122901
N-S ridge and furrow visible on air photograph 6-3-86; no longer visible in long grass during visit by Frank Basford in July 1999. The site was referred to as Newtown Marsh in early documents, but Green Close from the 18th century. During the phase that it was known as the Marsh it appears to have been used as pasture, so the ridge and furrow phase ought to have either been medieval or post-1700; the latter is unlikely.
Recommendations: This field should not be ploughed under any circumstances, otherwise the earthworks will be destroyed. A pasture land use should be maintained, and written into any future leases.
[Currie, C.K. 2000. 'An archaeological and historical landscape survey of the Newtown Estate, Calbourne, Isle of Wight. Volume 2: archaeological inventory', Report to the National Trust (Southern Region), p.12]

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<1> Aerial Photograph: 09043.
<2> Aerial Photograph: Tomalin, D.. 1979. SZ4290-DW-12.
Aerial Photograph: Tomalin, D.. 1979. SZ4290-DW-8.
Aerial Photograph: Tomalin, D.. 1979. SZ4290-DW-9.
Aerial Photograph: Tomalin, D.. 1979. SZ4290-DW-13.

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Civil Parish Calbourne, Isle of Wight

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Conservation Area

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Sites & Monuments Record 1727
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Heritage Coast
National Nature Reserve
S.P.A.
Site of Special Scientific Interest

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Event ID Name/Ref Organisation Description
EIW163 Isle of Wight Coastal Audit (Ref: IWSMR 6086) Isle of Wight County Archaeology and Historic Environment Service
EIW94 Newtown National Trust Estate (Ref: IWSMR 5519) CKC Archaeology

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 1728
Name: Fleetlands Farm.
Map Sheet: SZ49SW
Grid Reference: SZ 420 902 (point) Google map
Summary: NE-SW running ridge and furrow noted on aerial photograph
Description: NE-SW ridge and furrow filling one field and running into one to west, just west of Fleetlands Farm.
[Jo Bailey, AP evidence, 6.3.1986]
Site not inspected as access denied.
[Field visit F. Basford, R. Loader, 22.7.1999 (coastal audit)]

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Aerial Photograph: NMR. 1924. SZ4290-DW-21.

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Civil Parish Calbourne, Isle of Wight

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Type/Grade Reference/Title
Sites & Monuments Record 1728
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Heritage Coast

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Event ID Name/Ref Organisation Description
EIW163 Isle of Wight Coastal Audit (Ref: IWSMR 6086) Isle of Wight County Archaeology and Historic Environment Service

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 1729
Name: Newtown.
Map Sheet: SZ49SW
Grid Reference: SZ 4240 9085 (point) Google map
Summary: N-S ridge and furrow visible in four neighbouring fields, to north of Gold Street and Hart's Farm.
Description: N-S ridge and furrow visible in four neighbouring fields, to north of Gold Street and Hart's Farm.
[Jo Bailey, AP evidence, 6.3.1986]
Ridge and furrow not visible in long grass.
[Field visit F. Basford, R. Loader, 22.7.1999 (coastal audit)]

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Number Reference
<1> Aerial Photograph: ?. SZ4291-DR-1.
<2> Aerial Photograph: Tomalin, D.. 1979. SZ4290-DW-14.
<3> Aerial Photograph: Tomalin, D.. 1979. SZ4290-DW-9.
Aerial Photograph: Tomalin, D.. 1979. SZ4290-DW-10.
Aerial Photograph: Tomalin, D.. 1979. SZ4290-DW-15.
Aerial Photograph: Tomalin, D.. 1979. SZ4290-DW-16.
Aerial Photograph: Tomalin, D.. 1979. SZ4290-DW-17.
Aerial Photograph: Tomalin, D.. 1979. SZ4290-DW-18.
Aerial Photograph: Tomalin, D.. 1980. SZ4290-DW-19.
Aerial Photograph: Tomalin, D.. 1979. SZ4290-DW-20.
Aerial Photograph: NMR. 1924. SZ4290-DW-21.
Aerial Photograph: Tomalin, D.. 1979. SZ4290-DW-8.
Aerial Photograph: Tomalin, D.. 1979. SZ4290-DW-5.
Aerial Photograph: Tomalin, D.. 1979. SZ4290-DW-6.
Aerial Photograph: Tomalin, D.. 1979. SZ4290-DW-7.

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Civil Parish Calbourne, Isle of Wight

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Sites & Monuments Record 1729
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EIW163 Isle of Wight Coastal Audit (Ref: IWSMR 6086) Isle of Wight County Archaeology and Historic Environment Service

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 1730
Name: Taylors Copse.
Map Sheet: SZ49SW
Grid Reference: SZ 4283 9060 (point) Google map
Summary: N-S ridge and furrow, filling east half of one field, west of Town Copse and Walters Copse.
Description: N-S ridge and furrow, filling east half of one field, west of Town Copse and Walters Copse.
[Jo Bailey, AP evidence, 10.3.1986.]

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<1> Aerial Photograph: Tomalin, D.. 1979. SZ4290-DW-2.

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 1731
Name: Newtown.
Map Sheet: SZ49SW
Grid Reference: SZ 4220 9056 (point) Google map
Summary: N-S ridge and furrow in field between Causeway Lake and Newtown Village
Description: N-S ridge and furrow in field between Causeway Lake and Newtown Village. Also visible in field to east.
[Jo Bailey, AP evidence, 10.3.1986.]
Ridge and furrow not visible in long grass.
[Field visit F. Basford, R. Loader, 22.7.1999 (coastal audit)]
NTSMR 122902
Ridge and furrow observed form air photographs of 10-3-86 but obscured by long grass when visited by Frank Basford in July 1999. As with the previous site [IWSMR 1728], the presence of ridge and furrow here is odd as the area was part of Newtown Common before 1700, and was used as common pasture. The ridge and furrow probably pre-dates this usage, suggesting that common fields reverted to common pasture as the town shrank.
Recommendations: This field should not be ploughed under any circumstances, otherwise the earthworks will be destroyed. A pasture land use should be maintained, and written into any future leases.
[Currie, C.K. 2000. 'An archaeological and historical landscape survey of the Newtown Estate, Calbourne, Isle of Wight. Volume 2: archaeological inventory', Report to the National Trust (Southern Region), p.13-14]

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<1> Aerial Photograph: Tomalin, D.. 1979. SZ4290-DW-11.
Aerial Photograph: Tomalin, D.. 1979. SZ4290-DW-14.
Aerial Photograph: Tomalin, D.. 1979. SZ4290-DW-18.
Aerial Photograph: Tomalin, D.. 1980. SZ4290-DW-19.
Aerial Photograph: Tomalin, D.. 1979. SZ4290-DW-20.
Aerial Photograph: NMR. 1924. SZ4290-DW-21.
Aerial Photograph: Tomalin, D.. 1979. SZ4290-DW-7.

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EIW163 Isle of Wight Coastal Audit (Ref: IWSMR 6086) Isle of Wight County Archaeology and Historic Environment Service
EIW94 Newtown National Trust Estate (Ref: IWSMR 5519) CKC Archaeology

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 1732
Name: Newtown.
Map Sheet: SZ49SW
Grid Reference: SZ 4245 9050 (point) Google map
Summary: N-S ridge and furrow filling one field and east half of neighbouring field to north, just east of Town Hall and Noah's Ark.
Description: N-S ridge and furrow filling one field and east half of neighbouring field to north, just east of Town Hall and Noah's Ark.
[Jo Bailey, AP evidence, 10.3.1986.]
NTSMR no 122903
Ridge and furrow earthworks identified by air photograph. Earlier status of this land is unclear, but the Town Common Field existed within this land block until about 1700. There are clear ridge and furrow earthworks in the field to the north (plot 4657: NTSMR no 122999), overlying site of house plots, but the earthworks in this field (plot 4550) were not easily visible from the ground.
Recommendations: This field should not be ploughed under any circumstances, otherwise the earthworks will be destroyed. A pasture land use should be maintained, and written into any future leases.
Also NTSMR no.122999
The County SMR states that the field to the south contains ridge and furrow, but this was not visible on the ground (see NTSMR no.122903). It states that the R & F extends into 'east half of neighbouring field to the north'. However, observations on the ground found it extending right across this northern field (plot 4657). The earthworks here were clearly visible while those in the field to the south could not be clearly made out. It is considered that NTSMR no. 122903 refers, mainly, to the southern field, and that a separate number is required for this largely newly identified block, particularly as it overlies the site of possible house plots.
There are earthworks in this block of fields. They were known as part of Harts and Rogers alias Kents in 176. Between Anleys and Noah's Ark the field contains ridge and furrow earthworks. There ads 12 ridges about 4m apart between the western hedge and a point in line with the end of the Noah's Ark garden. The centres of the furrows were measured at approximately 7m, 12m, 16m, 20m, 24m, 28m, 32m, 36m, 40m, 44m, 49m, and 53m from the western hedge. There is then a wide gap, almost a low causeway, until the furrows start again at 68m from the western hedge. This seems to mark an access way (or possible narrow plot) between a gate in the hedge by the High Street site and the field to the south. From 68m the ridge and furrow starts again, but more degraded than to the west. The approximate centres of the furrows are at 68m, 77m, 80m, 84m, 92m, 96m, 100m and 104m. The eastern fence of this block is at 123m, but between 104m and 123m the earthworks become too degraded to make any real sense of them. The earthworks show ridge and furrow extending right up to the High Street just a little to the east of the town's centre.
This latter point is of some interest. If these are ridge and furrow, then they seem to indicate that the town south of the High Street and east of the Town Hall, was largely abandoned at a fairly early date. It is suspected that the eastern part of the town was never properly filled up even at the height of the town's prosperity, and all settlement may have concentrated west of the Town Hall in better proximity to the quay, a situation still largely reflected today.
Recommendations: These earthworks are gradually eroding through stock pasturing. It is recommended that a measured survey of all the earthworks in the town is made as soon as finances allow, and that large hoofed animals such as cattle and horses are kept off earthworks where possible.
[Currie, C.K. 2000. 'An archaeological and historical landscape survey of the Newtown Estate, Calbourne, Isle of Wight. Volume 2: archaeological inventory', Report to the National Trust (Southern Region), p.15; 137-138]

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<1> Aerial Photograph: Tomalin, D.. 1979. SZ4290-DW-8.
Aerial Photograph: Tomalin, D.. 1979. SZ4290-DW-10.
Aerial Photograph: Tomalin, D.. 1979. SZ4290-DW-15.
Aerial Photograph: Tomalin, D.. 1979. SZ4290-DW-16.
Aerial Photograph: Tomalin, D.. 1979. SZ4290-DW-17.
Aerial Photograph: Tomalin, D.. 1980. SZ4290-DW-19.
Aerial Photograph: Tomalin, D.. 1979. SZ4290-DW-20.
Aerial Photograph: Tomalin, D.. 1979. SZ4290-DW-5.
Aerial Photograph: Tomalin, D.. 1979. SZ4290-DW-6.

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Civil Parish Calbourne, Isle of Wight

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Sites & Monuments Record 1732
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EIW94 Newtown National Trust Estate (Ref: IWSMR 5519) CKC Archaeology

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 1733
Name: Newtown Bridge.
Map Sheet: SZ49SW
Grid Reference: SZ 4245 9027 (point) Google map
Summary: N-S ridge and furrow to east of bridge
Description: N-S ridge and furrow filling one field to east of bridge
[Jo Bailey, AP evidence, 10.3.1986.]
Ridge and furrow not visible in long grass
[Field visit F. Basford, R. Loader, 22.7.1999 (coastal audit)]

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Aerial Photograph: NMR. 1924. SZ4290-DW-21.

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Civil Parish Calbourne, Isle of Wight

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Sites & Monuments Record 1733
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Heritage Coast

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EIW163 Isle of Wight Coastal Audit (Ref: IWSMR 6086) Isle of Wight County Archaeology and Historic Environment Service

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 1739
Name: South of Wydcombe
Map Sheet: SZ57NW
Grid Reference: SZ 5075 7825 (point) Google map
Summary:
Description: NE-SW running ridge and furrow.
[Jo Bailey, AP evidence, 13.3.1986]
Prof. Denness (of Whitcombe) says 'Prehistoric mud-flow' here.
[3.4.1987.]

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<1> Aerial Photograph: Tomalin, D.. 1979. SZ5078-YF-1.
Aerial Photograph: Tomalin, D.. 1979. SZ5078-YF-2.

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Civil Parish Niton and Whitwell, Isle of Wight

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 1743
Name: Horsecroft Copse.
Map Sheet: SZ57NW
Grid Reference: SZ 5275 7910 (point) Google map
Summary:
Description: NE-SW ridge and furrow.
[Jo Bailey, AP evidence, 13.3.1986.]

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<1> Aerial Photograph: Tomalin, D.. 1979. SZ5279-YC-1.
Aerial Photograph: Motkin, D.. 15.6.1999. 99A1-02.
Aerial Photograph: Motkin, D.. 15.6.1999. 99A1-01.
Aerial Photograph: Motkin, D.. 15.6.1999. 99A2-03.
Aerial Photograph: Motkin, D.. 15.6.1999. 99A2-05.
Aerial Photograph: Motkin, D.. 15.6.1999. 99A2-06.
Aerial Photograph: Motkin, D.. 15.6.1999. 99A2-07.

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Civil Parish Godshill, Isle of Wight

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 1746
Name: Whitwell.
Map Sheet: SZ57NW
Grid Reference: SZ 5253 7808 (point) Google map
Summary:
Description: N-S ridge and furrow .
[Jo Bailey, AP evidence, 13.3.1986.]

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<1> Aerial Photograph: Tomalin, D.. 1979. SZ5277-YM-1.
<2> Aerial Photograph: Motkin, D.. 12.6.1998. 98A1-07.
Aerial Photograph: Motkin, D.. 12.6.1998. 98A1-10.
Aerial Photograph: Motkin, D.. 12.6.1998. 98A1-08.
Aerial Photograph: Motkin, D.. 12.6.1998. 98A1-09.

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Civil Parish Niton and Whitwell, Isle of Wight

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 1747
Name: Whitwell.
Map Sheet: SZ57NW
Grid Reference: SZ 5235 7790 (point) Google map
Summary:
Description: E-W ridge and furrow appearing in two fields either side of disused railway therefore pre-dating railway.
[Jo Bailey, AP evidence, 13.3.1986.]

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<1> Aerial Photograph: BKS. 1971. 152716.
<2> Aerial Photograph: Tomalin, D.. 1979. SZ5277-YM-2.
Aerial Photograph: BKS. 1971. 152635.
Aerial Photograph: Tomalin, D.. 1979. SZ5277-YM-1.

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Civil Parish Niton and Whitwell, Isle of Wight

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 1815
Name: Brading Haven
Map Sheet: SZ68NW
Grid Reference: SZ 621 883 (point) Google map
Summary: Ridge and furrow. Must post-date 1882 because prior to the construction of the railway of that date the land on which this ridge and furrow is situated was submerged
Description: Ridge and furrow observed at SZ621883, must post-date 1882 because prior to the construction of the railway of that date the land on which this ridge and furrow is situated was submerged and formed part of Brading Haven. NW/SE alignment, ridges c.7m apart.
[Frank Basford]
1862 OS 6" map shows full extent of Brading Haven
[1862 Ordnance Survey 6" to 1 mile map]

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 1871
Name: Somerton - 3 Gates.
Map Sheet: SZ49SE
Grid Reference: SZ 4866 9440 (point) Google map
Summary: Slight traces of ridge and furrow observed on former airfield
Description: Slight traces of ridge and furrow observed on former airfield, June 1986. Only visible when grass cut very short. Site is part of industrial site, used for radar trials. Grass is mowed regularly in summer months.
[Pers. comm. D.L. Motkin, 1986]

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 2094
Name: Reeds Farm.
Map Sheet: SZ48NE
Grid Reference: SZ 465 886 (point) Google map
Summary: Ridge and furrow noted on aerial phtograph
Description: Ridge and furrow of post-medieval date
[F. Basford, AP evidence, 29.8.1990]

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<1> Aerial Photograph: Motkin, D.. 22.1.1989. 89B1-24.
Aerial Photograph: Motkin, D.. 22.1.1989. 89B1-25.

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Civil Parish Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 2513
Name: Corf
Map Sheet: SZ49SW
Grid Reference: SZ 4160 9013 (point) Google map
Summary: Narrow north-south running ridge and furrow noted within sparse woodland
Description: Narrow ridge and furrow noted within sparse wooded area. n/s alignment.
[Field visit, F. Basford, 20-3-97.]
Area shown as rough pasture and furze.
[Ordnance survey of England: book of reference to the plan of the parish of Calbourne, Isle of Wight. 1862. Sheet number LXXXIX.14. Number on plan - 82.]
Narrow ridge and furrow noted within woodland clearings
[Field visit F. Basford, R. Loader, 19.7.1999 (coastal audit)]

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Sites & Monuments Record 2513
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Heritage Coast
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EIW163 Isle of Wight Coastal Audit (Ref: IWSMR 6086) Isle of Wight County Archaeology and Historic Environment Service

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 2702
Name: Sudmoor.
Map Sheet: SZ38SE
Grid Reference: SZ 3928 8280 (point) Google map
Summary: Very slight traces of ridge and furrow
Description: Area containing ridge and furrow, now barely visible as earthworks. 3.5m-4.0m in width (from crest to crest). C. 0.1m high. Orientation 020 degrees. The area defined by measuring using GPS was SZ 39283 82807 (the cliff face) - SZ 39291 82820 - SZ 39375 82819 - SZ 39370 82772 (the cliff face).
A narrow field to the north of this area may have previously contained ridge and furrow. Ridge and furrow could not be identified within this field or adjacent fields.
The ridge and furrow may have extended further to the west. However, this area is subject to land movement due to coastal erosion, and poaching by cattle, making it difficult to identify any surviving ridge and furrow.
[Field visit, F. Basford, R. Loader, 17.8.1998 (coastal audit)]
Ridge and furrow visible on aerial photograph.
[Aerofilms 97C/787 Environment Agency Beach Monitoring 23.7.97 Run 89, 3200 (Aerial photographs on loan from the Environment Agency)]
NTSMR no. 128568
County SMR records ridge and furrow earthworks 'barely visible' about 4m wide and o.1m high during field visit of August 1998. It was further confirmed from air photos taken for the Environment Agency by Aerofilms in July 1997.
Field visit by this recorder noted about three low banks in the area indicated. Unlike the county record he was unable to confirm they were ridge and furrow as they were not all on the same alignment. However, the tithe map for Shalfleet indicates that a small open field comprising about 12-15 strips survived here at this date. This had been enclosed by 1862. From the alignment of the strips shown on that map, it is considered that the banks seen on this occasion were dividing baulks or headlands between some of the strips shown. However it is not impossible that there was ridge and furrow within these headlands that was more visible during previous visits by the IOWAC staff. The light was poor during the later field visit.
The late survival of open fields on the Isle of Wight seems to have been quite rare, and this is an interesting example of a small open field belonging to the small sub-manor of Hulverstone. There is some evidence of relict strips within the later enclosed fields of southern Mottistone on a map of c 1815.
Recommendations: This area is currently subject to severe erosion, with collapses of the cliff face recorded during fieldwork. The cliff top should be monitored regularly for general erosion, and for archaeological finds eroding from the cliff face. Ideally this needs to be done on a monthly basis at present. Part of the path to the east of this site had actually collapsed into the sea, and will require the fence line to be altered to compensate.
Only part of the area formerly part of the open field is still under pasture, other areas have recently been ploughed. Stock poaching is also causing severe damage to these low and fragile earthworks. It is recommended that some further work is done to establish how rare or valuable such earthworks are on the island. The management should consult the IOWAC on this. It is possible that a formal survey of the earthworks might be undertaken before they are further damaged.
The earthworks were so faint on the last field visit that it was not practical to make a reliable sketch survey.
[Currie, C.K. 1999. 'An archaeological and historical landscape survey of the Mottistone Manor Estate, Mottistone, Isle of Wight. Volume 2: archaeological inventory', Report to the National Trust (Southern Region), p.127-128]

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Civil Parish Brighstone, Isle of Wight

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Sites & Monuments Record 2702
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Heritage Coast
S.A.C.
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Event ID Name/Ref Organisation Description
EIW88 Mottistone Manor Estate, National Trust (Ref: IWSMR 5592) CKC Archaeology

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 2742
Name: Grange Chine.
Map Sheet: SZ48SW
Grid Reference: SZ 422 816 (point) Google map
Summary: Vague traces of ridge and furrow
Description: Vague traces of ridge and furrow observed. Needs revisiting in more suitable conditions
[F. Basford, R. Loader, site visit 20.98.1998 (coastal audit)]

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Sites & Monuments Record 2742
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ID (Preferred Ref.): 3370
Name: Watershoot Bay.
Map Sheet: SZ47NE
Grid Reference: SZ 4942 7542 (point) Google map
Summary: North-south running ridge and furrow
Description: North-south running ridge and furrow noted on the south side of the track leading from Knowles Farm to Watershoot Bay, c.2.4 metres width from crest to crest, c. 30cm high.The north and west sides are bounded by the remains of drystone walling.
The extent of ridge and furrow visible on the ground was plotted using GPS. Corners at:
SZ 49434.26 75426.90
SZ 49401.88 75417.52
SZ 49407.40 75452.83
SZ 49430.21 75454.17
[Field visit, F. Basford, R. Loader, 10.11.1998 (coastal audit)]
Ridge and furrow visible on aerial photograph.
[CUCAP 7.10.86 RC8-IT 287]
NTSMR no. 122864
Description: Ridge and furrow earthworks recorded throughout the lower coastal part of Knowles Farm by the County SMR. GPS references are given for overall area. Also claimed to be able to see them on air photographs. N-S alignment in field south of track west from Knowles Farm, 2.4m wide, 30cm high.
Visit by C K Currie in the company of the Property Manager, Tony Tutton, failed to locate any ridge and furrow earthworks here (although it can be seen on a photograph taken by the author on a later visit, despite not being seen on the ground). The ground here is very uneven due to land slippage. There are outcrops of rock and steep depressions all over this land. 19th-century surveys record it as 'arable and pasture' indicating that only the flatter areas may have been ploughed.
It is possible that this is very faint ridge and furrow that might only be visible in certain light conditions. This can be seen from the above photograph [in report]. The author took the photograph of the track and remains of the drystone wall, but did not notice the ridge and furrow until after the photograph was developed.
Management recommendations: The area is currently under grassland and in view of its archaeological potential should remain so. These earthworks are possibly part of a larger overall spread of sites on or near St Catherine's Head. These need to be assessed as part of an overall research strategy for this property.
[Currie. C.K. 2001. 'An archaeological and historical survey of the Knowles Farm and St Catherine's Hill and Down Estates: vol. 2: the archaeological inventory', Report to the National Trust (Southern Region), p.18-19]

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<1> Aerial Photograph: CUCAP. 7/10/1986. RC8-IT 287.

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Civil Parish Niton and Whitwell, Isle of Wight

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Sites & Monuments Record 3370
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Heritage Coast
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EIW87 Knowles Farm/St Catherine's Hill National Trust Estate (Ref: 5593) CKC Archaeology

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 3371
Name: Watershoot Bay.
Map Sheet: SZ47NE
Grid Reference: SZ 4944 7548 (point) Google map
Summary: East-west running ridge and furrow
Description: East-west running ridge and furrow noted on the north side of the path running from Knowles Farm to Watershoot Bay. Approximately 2 metres from crest to crest, c.20cm high. The western end of this block of ridge and furrow has been lost through natural slumping.
The extent of ridge and furrow visible on the ground was plotted using GPS. Corners at:
SZ 49432.12 75473.75
SZ49453.42 75478.62
SZ 49452.45 75489.32
SZ 49432.54 75487.95
[Field visit, F. Basford, R. Loader, 10.11.1998 (coastal audit)]
Ridge and furrow visible on aerial photograph
[CUCAP 7.10.86 RC8-IT 287]
NTSMR no: 122865
Description: Ridge and furrow earthworks recorded throughout the lower coastal part of Knowles Farm by the County SMR. GPS references are given for the overall area. Also claimed to be able to see them on air photographs. E-W alignment on north side of path running from Knowles Farm.
Visit by C K Currie in the company of the Property Manager, Tony Tutton, failed to locate any ridge and furrow earthworks here. The ground here is very uneven due to land slippage. There are outcrops of rock and steep depressions all over this land. 19th-century surveys record it as 'arable and pasture' indicating that only the flatter areas may have been ploughed
Management recommendations: The area is currently under grassland and in view of its archaeological potential should remain so. These earthworks are possibly part of a larger overall spread of sites on or near St Catherine's Head. These need to be assessed as part of an overall research strategy for this property
[Currie. C.K. 2001. 'An archaeological and historical survey of the Knowles Farm and St Catherine's Hill and Down Estates: vol. 2: the archaeological inventory', Report to the National Trust (Southern Region), p.20]

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Aerial Photograph: CUCAP. 7/10/1986. RC8-IT 287.

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Civil Parish Niton and Whitwell, Isle of Wight

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Sites & Monuments Record 3371
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Heritage Coast
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EIW87 Knowles Farm/St Catherine's Hill National Trust Estate (Ref: 5593) CKC Archaeology

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 3374
Name: Knowles Farm.
Map Sheet: SZ47NE
Grid Reference: SZ 4956 7537 (point) Google map
Summary: Large block of east-west running ridge and furrow
Description: Large block of east-west running ridge and furrow noted on aerial photograph in field west of Knowles Farm.
[CUCAP 7.10.86 RC8-IT 287]
Traces of ridge and furrow are discernible on the ground, in particular near the cliff edge and the eastern boundary wall. Ridge and furrow measures c.2.5m from crest to crest, 20-30cm high. This is an area of undulations and slumping.
[Field visit, F. Basford, R. Loader, 10.11.1998 (coastal audit)]
NTSMR no: 122866
Description: Ridge and furrow earthworks recorded throughout the lower coastal part of Knowles Farm by the County SMR. GPS references are given for the overall area. Also claimed to be able to see them on air photographs. E-W alignment in field west of Knowles Farm, 2.5m wide, 20-30cm high.
Visit by C K Currie in the company of the Property Manager, Tony Tutton, failed to locate any ridge and furrow earthworks here. The ground here is very uneven due to land slippage. There are outcrops of rock and steep depressions all over this land. 19th-century surveys record it as 'arable and pasture' indicating that only the flatter areas may have been ploughed
Management recommendations: The area is currently under grassland and in view of its archaeological potential should remain so. These earthworks are possibly part of a larger overall spread of sites on or near St Catherine's Head. These need to be assessed as part of an overall research strategy for this property
[Currie. C.K. 2001. 'An archaeological and historical survey of the Knowles Farm and St Catherine's Hill and Down Estates: vol. 2: the archaeological inventory', Report to the National Trust (Southern Region), p.21]

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Aerial Photograph: CUCAP. 7/10/1986. RC8-IT 287.

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Civil Parish Niton and Whitwell, Isle of Wight

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Sites & Monuments Record 3374
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Heritage Coast
S.A.C.
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EIW87 Knowles Farm/St Catherine's Hill National Trust Estate (Ref: 5593) CKC Archaeology

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 3375
Name: Knowles Farm.
Map Sheet: SZ47NE
Grid Reference: SZ 4944 7538 (point) Google map
Summary: East-west running ridge and furrow
Description: East-west running ridge and furrow noted adjacent to cliff edge east of Watershoot Bay. Measures approximately 2 metres from crest to crest, c.20cm high, bearing 95 degrees.
The extent of the ridge and furrow was plotted using GPS:
SZ 49419.08 75378.14
SZ 49439.39 75376.52
SZ 49446.51 75368.91
SZ 49431.61 75371.03
[Field visit, F. Basford, R. Loader, 10.11.1998 (coastal audit)]
NTSMR no: 122867
Description: Ridge and furrow earthworks recorded throughout the lower coastal part of Knowles Farm by the County SMR. GPS references are given for the overall area. Also claimed to be able to see them on air photographs. E-W alignment adjacent to cliff on east side of Watershot Bay, 2m wide, 20cm high.
Visit by C K Currie in the company of the Property Manager, Tony Tutton, failed to locate any ridge and furrow earthworks here. The ground here is very uneven due to land slippage. There are outcrops of rock and steep depressions all over this land. 19th-century surveys record it as 'arable and pasture' indicating that only the flatter areas may have been ploughed
Management recommendations: The area is currently under grassland and in view of its archaeological potential should remain so. These earthworks are possibly part of a larger overall spread of sites on or near St Catherine's Head. These need to be assessed as part of an overall research strategy for this property
[Currie. C.K. 2001. 'An archaeological and historical survey of the Knowles Farm and St Catherine's Hill and Down Estates: vol. 2: the archaeological inventory', Report to the National Trust (Southern Region), p.22]

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Sites & Monuments Record 3375
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Heritage Coast
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EIW87 Knowles Farm/St Catherine's Hill National Trust Estate (Ref: 5593) CKC Archaeology

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 3376
Name: Knowles Farm.
Map Sheet: SZ47NE
Grid Reference: SZ 4942 7548 (point) Google map
Summary: North-south running ridge and furrow
Description: North-south running ridge and furrow noted adjacent to cliff edge east of Watershoot Bay. Measures approximately 2.20m from crest to crest, c. 20cm high, bearing 10 degrees.
The extent of the ridge and furrow was plotted using GPS:
SZ 49426.49 75385.72
SZ 49421.64 75376.12
SZ 49413.40 75384.63
SZ 49416.02 75391.60
[Field visit, F. Basford, R. Loader, 10.11.1998 (coastal audit)]
NTSMR no: 122868
Description: Ridge and furrow earthworks recorded throughout the lower coastal part of Knowles Farm by the County SMR. GPS references are given for the overall area. Also claimed to be able to see them on air photographs. N-S alignment adjacent to cliff on east side of Watershot Bay, 2.2m wide, 20cm high.
Visit by C K Currie in the company of the Property Manager, Tony Tutton, failed to locate any ridge and furrow earthworks here. The ground here is very uneven due to land slippage. There are outcrops of rock and steep depressions all over this land. 19th-century surveys record it as 'arable and pasture' indicating that only the flatter areas may have been ploughed
Management recommendations: The area is currently under grassland and in view of its archaeological potential should remain so. These earthworks are possibly part of a larger overall spread of sites on or near St Catherine's Head. These need to be assessed as part of an overall research strategy for this property
[Currie. C.K. 2001. 'An archaeological and historical survey of the Knowles Farm and St Catherine's Hill and Down Estates: vol. 2: the archaeological inventory', Report to the National Trust (Southern Region), p.23]

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Sites & Monuments Record 3376
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Heritage Coast
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EIW87 Knowles Farm/St Catherine's Hill National Trust Estate (Ref: 5593) CKC Archaeology

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 3378
Name: Knowles Farm, OS Parcel no. 7537.
Map Sheet: SZ47NE
Grid Reference: SZ 4971 7533 (point) Google map
Summary: North-south running ridge and furrow
Description: North-south running ridge and furrow noted in field south of Knowles Farm. Possibly consists of two blocks as the ridge and furrow on the western part of the field appears to be narrower than that on the east. The north eastern part of the field appears to contain no ridge and furrow.
[Aerofilms/97/c/787 Environment Agency Beach Monitoring. 23.7.97. Run 85, 3138 (Aerial photographs on loan from the Environment Agency).]
Traces of ridge and furrow observed. Most visible in the south western part of the field, where it measured c. 2.8m from crest to crest and c. 10-15cm high.
[Field visit, F. Basford, R. Loader, 16.11.1998 (coastal audit)]
NTSMR no: 122869
Description: Ridge and furrow earthworks recorded throughout the lower coastal part of Knowles Farm by the County SMR. GPS references are given for the overall area. Also claimed to be able to see them on air photographs. N-S alignment in field to south of Knowles Farm, possibly two blocks, that on west side narrower than on east.
Visit by C K Currie in the company of the Property Manager, Tony Tutton, failed to locate any ridge and furrow earthworks here. The ground here is very uneven due to land slippage. There are outcrops of rock and steep depressions all over this land. 19th-century surveys record it as 'arable and pasture' indicating that only the flatter areas may have been ploughed
Management recommendations: The area is currently under grassland and in view of its archaeological potential should remain so. These earthworks are possibly part of a larger overall spread of sites on or near St Catherine's Head. These need to be assessed as part of an overall research strategy for this property
[Currie. C.K. 2001. 'An archaeological and historical survey of the Knowles Farm and St Catherine's Hill and Down Estates: vol. 2: the archaeological inventory', Report to the National Trust (Southern Region), p.24]

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Sites & Monuments Record 3378
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Heritage Coast
Site of Special Scientific Interest

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EIW87 Knowles Farm/St Catherine's Hill National Trust Estate (Ref: 5593) CKC Archaeology

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 3380
Name: St Catherine's Point
Map Sheet: SZ47NE
Grid Reference: SZ 4998 7535 (point) Google map
Summary: OS Parcel nos. 9234 and 0035. North-south running ridge and furrow noted in two fields east of St Catherine's Lighthouse.
Description: Ridge and furrow noted in two fields east of St Catherine's Lighthouse. North-south running, c. 3.30m from crest to crest. c. 5-10cm high. Overlies earthwork PRN 3379.
[Field visit, F. Basford, R. Loader, 16.111.1998 (coastal audit)]
Ridge and furrow observed on aerial photograph.
[Aerofilms/97/c/787 Environment Agency Beach Monitoring. 23.7.97. Run 85, 3138 (Aerial photographs on loan from the Environment Agency).]
NTSMR no: 122870
Description: Ridge and furrow recorded here in County SMR. If they exist they are extremely faint. Some very vague ridges were observed on the visits. Of all the places designated as holding ridge and furrow, this area is the flattest and most likely to be able to sustain arable cultivation of this type
Management recommendations: The area is currently under grassland and in view of its archaeological potential should remain so. These earthworks are possibly part of a larger overall spread of sites on or near St Catherine's Head. These need to be assessed as part of an overall research strategy for this property
[Currie. C.K. 2001. 'An archaeological and historical survey of the Knowles Farm and St Catherine's Hill and Down Estates: vol. 2: the archaeological inventory', Report to the National Trust (Southern Region), p.25]

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Sites & Monuments Record 3380
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Heritage Coast
Site of Special Scientific Interest

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EIW87 Knowles Farm/St Catherine's Hill National Trust Estate (Ref: 5593) CKC Archaeology

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 3386
Name: Knowles Farm, OS Parcel no. 0046.
Map Sheet: SZ57NW
Grid Reference: SZ 5005 7547 (point) Google map
Summary: North-south running ridge and furrow
Description: North-south running ridge and furrow noted on aerial photograph. Visible in the eastern half of the field.
[Aerofilms/97/c/787 Environment Agency Beach Monitoring. 23.7.97. Run 85, 3138 (Aerial photographs on loan from the Environment Agency).]
Vague traces of ridge and furrow noted in low sunlight.
[Field visit F. Basford, R. Loader, 17.11.1998 (coastal audit)]
NTSMR no: 122871
Description: N-S running ridge and furrow noted on aerial photograph. Only very vague traces were seen by Frank Basford in November 1998.
Management recommendations: The area is currently under grassland and in view of its archaeological potential should remain so. These earthworks are possibly part of a larger overall spread of sites on or near St Catherine's Head. These need to be assessed as part of an overall research strategy for this property
[Currie. C.K. 2001. 'An archaeological and historical survey of the Knowles Farm and St Catherine's Hill and Down Estates: vol. 2: the archaeological inventory', Report to the National Trust (Southern Region), p.26]

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Sites & Monuments Record 3386
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Heritage Coast
Site of Special Scientific Interest

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EIW87 Knowles Farm/St Catherine's Hill National Trust Estate (Ref: 5593) CKC Archaeology

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 3387
Name: Knowles Farm.
Map Sheet: SZ47NE
Grid Reference: SZ 4959 7550 (point) Google map
Summary: East-west running ridge and furrow
Description: East-west running ridge and furrow noted on aerial photograph. It is unclear whether this forms part of the same feature as PRN 3371.
[Aerofilms/97/c/787 Environment Agency Beach Monitoring. 23.7.97. Run 85, 3138 (Aerial photographs on loan from the Environment Agency).]
Vague traces of ridge and furrow observed in low sunlight.
[Field visit F. Basford, R. Loader, 16.11.1998 (coastal audit)]
NTSMR 122872
Description: E-W ridge and furrow recorded in County SMR from air photograph. Only vague traces seen by Frank Basford in November 1998 in low sunlight. Nothing seen by this recorder during recent visit.
Management recommendations: The area is currently under grassland and in view of its archaeological potential should remain so. These earthworks are possibly part of a larger overall spread of sites on or near St Catherine's Head. These need to be assessed as part of an overall research strategy for this property
[Currie. C.K. 2001. 'An archaeological and historical survey of the Knowles Farm and St Catherine's Hill and Down Estates: vol. 2: the archaeological inventory', Report to the National Trust (Southern Region), p.27]

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Sites & Monuments Record 3387
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Heritage Coast
S.A.C.
Site of Special Scientific Interest

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EIW87 Knowles Farm/St Catherine's Hill National Trust Estate (Ref: 5593) CKC Archaeology

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 3393
Name: Old Blackgang Road, Niton.
Map Sheet: SZ47NE
Grid Reference: SZ 4961 7580 (point) Google map
Summary: Narrow ridge and furrow - east/west alignment situated on the north slope of an elongated hill
Description: Narrow ridge and furrow - east/west alignment situated on the north slope of an elongated hill. Naturally formed terraces are visible on the west and south sides of the hill.
[Viewed from coastal footpath on Gore Cliff, F. Basford, R. Loader, 18.11.1998 (coastal audit)]
Approx. 1.7m from crest to crest, up to 10cm high.
[Field visit, F. Basford, R. Loader, 20.11.1998 (coastal audit)]
NTSMR no. 122873
Description: County SMR records ridge and furrow on an E-W alignment on the north slope of this elongated rocky ridge. There are terraces on the west and south sides of the hill. The SMR reports these earthworks 1.7m from crest to crest and up to 10cm high. They could not be seen when this recorder visited the site.
Management recommendations: The area is currently under grassland and in view of its archaeological potential should remain so. These earthworks are possibly part of a larger overall spread of sites on or near St Catherine's Head. These need to be assessed as part of an overall research strategy for this property
[Currie. C.K. 2001. 'An archaeological and historical survey of the Knowles Farm and St Catherine's Hill and Down Estates: vol. 2: the archaeological inventory', Report to the National Trust (Southern Region), p.28]

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Sites & Monuments Record 3393
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Heritage Coast
S.A.C.
Site of Special Scientific Interest

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EIW87 Knowles Farm/St Catherine's Hill National Trust Estate (Ref: 5593) CKC Archaeology

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 3396
Name: West of Woody Bay.
Map Sheet: SZ57NW
Grid Reference: SZ 532 762 (point) Google map
Summary: East-west running ridge and furrow observed from the top of the inner cliff near St Rhadegund's Path
Description: East-west running ridge and furrow observed from the top of the cliff near St Rhadegund's Path and High Hat.
[Field visit, F. Basford, R. Loader, 23.11.1998 (coastal audit)]

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Civil Parish Ventnor, Isle of Wight

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Sites & Monuments Record 3396
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ID (Preferred Ref.): 3398
Name: West of Brickfield Farm House, Newtown.
Map Sheet: SZ49SW
Grid Reference: SZ 4230 9210 (point) Google map
Summary: Ridge and furrow observed on aerial photographs in scrubby area
Description: Ridge and furrow observed on aerial photographs in the scrubby area to the west of Brickfield Farm House (OS Parcel nos. 2311 and 4516
[Ordnance Survey 1:2500 69 05 86]
[Meridian Airmaps Ltd, S.W.A. Isle of Wight 13.8.83 20/83 39. 20 83 084 (Aerial photographs on loan from the Environment Agency)]
Area overgrown. Ridge and furrow not visible.
[Field visit F. Basford, R. Loader, 11.8.1999 (coastal audit)]

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<1> Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. 69 05 86.

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Civil Parish Calbourne, Isle of Wight

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Sites & Monuments Record 3398
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Heritage Coast
S.P.A.
RAMSAR
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Event ID Name/Ref Organisation Description
EIW163 Isle of Wight Coastal Audit (Ref: IWSMR 6086) Isle of Wight County Archaeology and Historic Environment Service

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 3399
Name: Newtown Marsh.
Map Sheet: SZ49SW
Grid Reference: SZ 4220 9177 (point) Google map
Summary: NW-SE running ridge and furrow observed on aerial photographs at extreme northern tip of reclaimed Newtown Marsh.
Description: NW-SE running ridge and furrow observed on aerial photographs at extreme northern tip of reclaimed Newtown Marsh.
[Ordnance Survey 1:2500 69 05 86]
[Meridian Airmaps Ltd, S.W.A. Isle of Wight 13.8.83 20/83 39. 20 83 084 (Aerial photographs on loan from the Environment Agency)]
Condition not established due to inaccessibility
[Field visit F. Basford, R. Loader, 22.7.1999 (coastal audit)]
Remains of ridge and furrow noted in eroding saltmarsh.
[Field visit F. Basford, 28.7.1999 (coastal audit)]
NTSMR no. 122951
Twelve instances of ridge and furrow are recorded within the flooded marshland called Newtown Marsh to the north of the old town. These are visible from air photos taken by Meridian Airmaps Ltd on 13th August 1983 (nos 20/83 39.20 83 084) and were seen on loan from the Environment Agency by the IOWCAC. Most of the earthworks are still visible, but, since the breaching of the sea wall in the 1950s, are within inaccessible marshland. Alignments are either SW-NE or NW-SE.
It is not known when these earthworks were formed. In the post-medieval times, the area is reasonably well documented as rough pasture. This suggests that the earthworks are possibly medieval. If this is the case, the land may have been reclaimed in the 13th century in association with the founding of the town, only to be abandoned to saltmarsh and rough pasture later.
Recommendations: There is very little that can be done since the earthworks are largely inaccessible since the breaching of the sea wall. The site should be monitored regularly for deterioration, and all development in the area blocked.
[Currie, C.K. 2000. 'An archaeological and historical landscape survey of the Newtown Estate, Calbourne, Isle of Wight. Volume 2: archaeological inventory', Report to the National Trust (Southern Region), p.79-80]

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<1> Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. 69 05 86.

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Civil Parish Calbourne, Isle of Wight

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Sites & Monuments Record 3399
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Heritage Coast
National Nature Reserve
S.P.A.
RAMSAR
Site of Special Scientific Interest

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Event ID Name/Ref Organisation Description
EIW163 Isle of Wight Coastal Audit (Ref: IWSMR 6086) Isle of Wight County Archaeology and Historic Environment Service
EIW94 Newtown National Trust Estate (Ref: IWSMR 5519) CKC Archaeology

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 3400
Name: Newtown Marsh.
Map Sheet: SZ49SW
Grid Reference: SZ 4205 9164 (point) Google map
Summary: SW-NE running ridge and furrow observed on aerial photographs towards northern tip of reclaimed Newtown Marsh.
Description: SW-NE running ridge and furrow observed on aerial photographs towards northern tip of reclaimed Newtown Marsh.
[Ordnance Survey 1:2500 69 05 86]
[Meridian Airmaps Ltd, S.W.A. Isle of Wight 13.8.83 20/83 39. 20 83 084 (Aerial photographs on loan from the Environment Agency)]
Condition not established due to inaccessibility
[Field visit F. Basford, R. Loader, 22.7.1999 (coastal audit)]
Remains of ridge and furrow noted in eroding saltmarsh
[Field visit F. Basford, 28.7.1999 (coastal audit)]
NTSMR no. 122951
Twelve instances of ridge and furrow are recorded within the flooded marshland called Newtown Marsh to the north of the old town. These are visible from air photos taken by Meridian Airmaps Ltd on 13th August 1983 (nos 20/83 39.20 83 084) and were seen on loan from the Environment Agency by the IOWCAC. Most of the earthworks are still visible, but, since the breaching of the sea wall in the 1950s, are within inaccessible marshland. Alignments are either SW-NE or NW-SE.
It is not known when these earthworks were formed. In the post-medieval times, the area is reasonably well documented as rough pasture. This suggests that the earthworks are possibly medieval. If this is the case, the land may have been reclaimed in the 13th century in association with the founding of the town, only to be abandoned to saltmarsh and rough pasture later.
Recommendations: There is very little that can be done since the earthworks are largely inaccessible since the breaching of the sea wall. The site should be monitored regularly for deterioration, and all development in the area blocked.
[Currie, C.K. 2000. 'An archaeological and historical landscape survey of the Newtown Estate, Calbourne, Isle of Wight. Volume 2: archaeological inventory', Report to the National Trust (Southern Region), p.79-80]

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<1> Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. 69 05 86.

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Civil Parish Calbourne, Isle of Wight

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Sites & Monuments Record 3400
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Heritage Coast
National Nature Reserve
S.P.A.
RAMSAR
Site of Special Scientific Interest

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Event ID Name/Ref Organisation Description
EIW163 Isle of Wight Coastal Audit (Ref: IWSMR 6086) Isle of Wight County Archaeology and Historic Environment Service
EIW94 Newtown National Trust Estate (Ref: IWSMR 5519) CKC Archaeology

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 3401
Name: Newtown Marsh.
Map Sheet: SZ49SW
Grid Reference: SZ 4214 9150 (point) Google map
Summary: NW-SE running ridge and furrow observed on aerial photographs
Description: NW-SE running ridge and furrow observed on aerial photographs
[Ordnance Survey 1:2500 69 05 86]
[Meridian Airmaps Ltd, S.W.A. Isle of Wight 13.8.83 20/83 39. 20 83 084 (Aerial photographs on loan from the Environment Agency)]
Condition not established due to inaccessibility.
[Field visit F. Basford, R. Loader, 22.7.1999 (coastal audit)]
Remains of ridge and furrow noted in eroding salt marsh
[Field visit F. Basford, 28.7.1999 (coastal audit)]
NTSMR no. 122951
Twelve instances of ridge and furrow are recorded within the flooded marshland called Newtown Marsh to the north of the old town. These are visible from air photos taken by Meridian Airmaps Ltd on 13th August 1983 (nos 20/83 39.20 83 084) and were seen on loan from the Environment Agency by the IOWCAC. Most of the earthworks are still visible, but, since the breaching of the sea wall in the 1950s, are within inaccessible marshland. Alignments are either SW-NE or NW-SE.
It is not known when these earthworks were formed. In the post-medieval times, the area is reasonably well documented as rough pasture. This suggests that the earthworks are possibly medieval. If this is the case, the land may have been reclaimed in the 13th century in association with the founding of the town, only to be abandoned to saltmarsh and rough pasture later.
Recommendations: There is very little that can be done since the earthworks are largely inaccessible since the breaching of the sea wall. The site should be monitored regularly for deterioration, and all development in the area blocked.
[Currie, C.K. 2000. 'An archaeological and historical landscape survey of the Newtown Estate, Calbourne, Isle of Wight. Volume 2: archaeological inventory', Report to the National Trust (Southern Region), p.79-80]

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<1> Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. 69 05 86.

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Civil Parish Calbourne, Isle of Wight

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Sites & Monuments Record 3401
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Heritage Coast
National Nature Reserve
S.P.A.
RAMSAR
Site of Special Scientific Interest

Associated Activities/Events

Event ID Name/Ref Organisation Description
EIW163 Isle of Wight Coastal Audit (Ref: IWSMR 6086) Isle of Wight County Archaeology and Historic Environment Service
EIW94 Newtown National Trust Estate (Ref: IWSMR 5519) CKC Archaeology

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 3402
Name: Newtown Marsh.
Map Sheet: SZ49SW
Grid Reference: SZ 4227 9139 (point) Google map
Summary: NE-SW running ridge and furrow observed on aerial photographs
Description: NE-SW running ridge and furrow observed on aerial photographs
[Ordnance Survey 1:2500 69 05 86]
Condition not established due to inaccessibility
[Field visit F. Basford, R. Loader, 22.7.1999 (coastal audit)]
Remains of ridge and furrow noted in eroding saltmarsh
[Field visit F. Basford, 28.7.1999 (coastal audit)]
NTSMR no. 122951
Twelve instances of ridge and furrow are recorded within the flooded marshland called Newtown Marsh to the north of the old town. These are visible from air photos taken by Meridian Airmaps Ltd on 13th August 1983 (nos 20/83 39.20 83 084) and were seen on loan from the Environment Agency by the IOWCAC. Most of the earthworks are still visible, but, since the breaching of the sea wall in the 1950s, are within inaccessible marshland. Alignments are either SW-NE or NW-SE.
It is not known when these earthworks were formed. In the post-medieval times, the area is reasonably well documented as rough pasture. This suggests that the earthworks are possibly medieval. If this is the case, the land may have been reclaimed in the 13th century in association with the founding of the town, only to be abandoned to saltmarsh and rough pasture later.
Recommendations: There is very little that can be done since the earthworks are largely inaccessible since the breaching of the sea wall. The site should be monitored regularly for deterioration, and all development in the area blocked.
[Currie, C.K. 2000. 'An archaeological and historical landscape survey of the Newtown Estate, Calbourne, Isle of Wight. Volume 2: archaeological inventory', Report to the National Trust (Southern Region), p.79-80]

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<1> Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. 69 05 86.

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Civil Parish Calbourne, Isle of Wight

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Sites & Monuments Record 3402
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Heritage Coast
S.P.A.
RAMSAR
Site of Special Scientific Interest

Associated Activities/Events

Event ID Name/Ref Organisation Description
EIW163 Isle of Wight Coastal Audit (Ref: IWSMR 6086) Isle of Wight County Archaeology and Historic Environment Service
EIW94 Newtown National Trust Estate (Ref: IWSMR 5519) CKC Archaeology

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 3403
Name: Newtown Marsh.
Map Sheet: SZ49SW
Grid Reference: SZ 4220 9144 (point) Google map
Summary: NW-SE running ridge and furrow observed on aerial photographs.
Description: NW-SE running ridge and furrow observed on aerial photographs.
[Meridian Airmaps Ltd, S.W.A. Isle of Wight 13.8.83 20/83 39. 20 83 084 (Aerial photographs on loan from the Environment Agency)]
Condition not established due to inaccessibility
[Field visit F. Basford, R. Loader, 22.7.1999 (coastal audit)]
Remains of ridge and furrow noted in eroding saltmarsh
[Field visit F. Basford, 28.7.1999 (coastal audit)]
NTSMR no. 122951
Twelve instances of ridge and furrow are recorded within the flooded marshland called Newtown Marsh to the north of the old town. These are visible from air photos taken by Meridian Airmaps Ltd on 13th August 1983 (nos 20/83 39.20 83 084) and were seen on loan from the Environment Agency by the IOWCAC. Most of the earthworks are still visible, but, since the breaching of the sea wall in the 1950s, are within inaccessible marshland. Alignments are either SW-NE or NW-SE.
It is not known when these earthworks were formed. In the post-medieval times, the area is reasonably well documented as rough pasture. This suggests that the earthworks are possibly medieval. If this is the case, the land may have been reclaimed in the 13th century in association with the founding of the town, only to be abandoned to saltmarsh and rough pasture later.
Recommendations: There is very little that can be done since the earthworks are largely inaccessible since the breaching of the sea wall. The site should be monitored regularly for deterioration, and all development in the area blocked.
[Currie, C.K. 2000. 'An archaeological and historical landscape survey of the Newtown Estate, Calbourne, Isle of Wight. Volume 2: archaeological inventory', Report to the National Trust (Southern Region), p.79-80]

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Sites & Monuments Record 3403
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Heritage Coast
National Nature Reserve
S.P.A.
RAMSAR
Site of Special Scientific Interest

Associated Activities/Events

Event ID Name/Ref Organisation Description
EIW163 Isle of Wight Coastal Audit (Ref: IWSMR 6086) Isle of Wight County Archaeology and Historic Environment Service
EIW94 Newtown National Trust Estate (Ref: IWSMR 5519) CKC Archaeology

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 3404
Name: Newtown Marsh.
Map Sheet: SZ49SW
Grid Reference: SZ 4192 9134 (point) Google map
Summary: Traces of east-west running ridge and furrow observed on aerial photographs.
Description: Traces of east-west running ridge and furrow observed on aerial photographs.
[Ordnance Survey 1:2500 69 05 86]
Remains of ridge and furrow visible in eroding mud which is largely devoid of vegetation.
[Field visit F. Basford, R. Loader, 22.7.1999 (coastal audit)]
NTSMR no. 122951
Twelve instances of ridge and furrow are recorded within the flooded marshland called Newtown Marsh to the north of the old town. These are visible from air photos taken by Meridian Airmaps Ltd on 13th August 1983 (nos 20/83 39.20 83 084) and were seen on loan from the Environment Agency by the IOWCAC. Most of the earthworks are still visible, but, since the breaching of the sea wall in the 1950s, are within inaccessible marshland. Alignments are either SW-NE or NW-SE.
It is not known when these earthworks were formed. In the post-medieval times, the area is reasonably well documented as rough pasture. This suggests that the earthworks are possibly medieval. If this is the case, the land may have been reclaimed in the 13th century in association with the founding of the town, only to be abandoned to saltmarsh and rough pasture later.
Recommendations: There is very little that can be done since the earthworks are largely inaccessible since the breaching of the sea wall. The site should be monitored regularly for deterioration, and all development in the area blocked.
[Currie, C.K. 2000. 'An archaeological and historical landscape survey of the Newtown Estate, Calbourne, Isle of Wight. Volume 2: archaeological inventory', Report to the National Trust (Southern Region), p.79-80]

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Sites & Monuments Record 3404
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
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Event ID Name/Ref Organisation Description
EIW163 Isle of Wight Coastal Audit (Ref: IWSMR 6086) Isle of Wight County Archaeology and Historic Environment Service
EIW94 Newtown National Trust Estate (Ref: IWSMR 5519) CKC Archaeology

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 3405
Name: Newtown Marsh.
Map Sheet: SZ49SW
Grid Reference: SZ 4218 9129 (point) Google map
Summary: East-west running ridge and furrow noted on aerial photographs.
Description: East-west running ridge and furrow noted on aerial photographs.
[Ordnance Survey 1:2500 69 05 86]
Condition not established due to inaccessibility
[Field visit F. Basford, R. Loader, 22.7.1999 (coastal audit)]
NTSMR no. 122951
Twelve instances of ridge and furrow are recorded within the flooded marshland called Newtown Marsh to the north of the old town. These are visible from air photos taken by Meridian Airmaps Ltd on 13th August 1983 (nos 20/83 39.20 83 084) and were seen on loan from the Environment Agency by the IOWCAC. Most of the earthworks are still visible, but, since the breaching of the sea wall in the 1950s, are within inaccessible marshland. Alignments are either SW-NE or NW-SE.
It is not known when these earthworks were formed. In the post-medieval times, the area is reasonably well documented as rough pasture. This suggests that the earthworks are possibly medieval. If this is the case, the land may have been reclaimed in the 13th century in association with the founding of the town, only to be abandoned to saltmarsh and rough pasture later.
Recommendations: There is very little that can be done since the earthworks are largely inaccessible since the breaching of the sea wall. The site should be monitored regularly for deterioration, and all development in the area blocked.
[Currie, C.K. 2000. 'An archaeological and historical landscape survey of the Newtown Estate, Calbourne, Isle of Wight. Volume 2: archaeological inventory', Report to the National Trust (Southern Region), p.79-80]

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<1> Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. 69 05 86.

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Civil Parish Calbourne, Isle of Wight

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Sites & Monuments Record 3405
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
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RAMSAR
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Event ID Name/Ref Organisation Description
EIW163 Isle of Wight Coastal Audit (Ref: IWSMR 6086) Isle of Wight County Archaeology and Historic Environment Service
EIW94 Newtown National Trust Estate (Ref: IWSMR 5519) CKC Archaeology

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 3406
Name: Newtown Marsh.
Map Sheet: SZ49SW
Grid Reference: SZ 4198 9115 (point) Google map
Summary: Traces of east-west running ridge and furrow observed on aerial photographs.
Description: Traces of east-west running ridge and furrow observed on aerial photographs.
[Ordnance Survey 1:2500 69 05 86]
Remains of ridge and furrow visible in eroding saltmarsh
[Field visit F. Basford, R. Loader, 22.7.1999 (coastal audit)]
NTSMR no. 122951
Twelve instances of ridge and furrow are recorded within the flooded marshland called Newtown Marsh to the north of the old town. These are visible from air photos taken by Meridian Airmaps Ltd on 13th August 1983 (nos 20/83 39.20 83 084) and were seen on loan from the Environment Agency by the IOWCAC. Most of the earthworks are still visible, but, since the breaching of the sea wall in the 1950s, are within inaccessible marshland. Alignments are either SW-NE or NW-SE.
It is not known when these earthworks were formed. In the post-medieval times, the area is reasonably well documented as rough pasture. This suggests that the earthworks are possibly medieval. If this is the case, the land may have been reclaimed in the 13th century in association with the founding of the town, only to be abandoned to saltmarsh and rough pasture later.
Recommendations: There is very little that can be done since the earthworks are largely inaccessible since the breaching of the sea wall. The site should be monitored regularly for deterioration, and all development in the area blocked.
[Currie, C.K. 2000. 'An archaeological and historical landscape survey of the Newtown Estate, Calbourne, Isle of Wight. Volume 2: archaeological inventory', Report to the National Trust (Southern Region), p.79-80]

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<1> Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. 69 05 86.

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Civil Parish Calbourne, Isle of Wight

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Sites & Monuments Record 3406
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Heritage Coast
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RAMSAR
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Event ID Name/Ref Organisation Description
EIW163 Isle of Wight Coastal Audit (Ref: IWSMR 6086) Isle of Wight County Archaeology and Historic Environment Service
EIW94 Newtown National Trust Estate (Ref: IWSMR 5519) CKC Archaeology

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 3407
Name: Newtown Marsh.
Map Sheet: SZ49SW
Grid Reference: SZ 4217 9117 (point) Google map
Summary: NW-SE running ridge and furrow observed on aerial photographs.
Description: NW-SE running ridge and furrow observed on aerial photographs.
[Ordnance Survey 1:2500 69 05 86]
Condition not established due to inaccessibility.
[Field visit F. Basford, R. Loader, 22.7.1999 (coastal audit)]
NTSMR no. 122951
Twelve instances of ridge and furrow are recorded within the flooded marshland called Newtown Marsh to the north of the old town. These are visible from air photos taken by Meridian Airmaps Ltd on 13th August 1983 (nos 20/83 39.20 83 084) and were seen on loan from the Environment Agency by the IOWCAC. Most of the earthworks are still visible, but, since the breaching of the sea wall in the 1950s, are within inaccessible marshland. Alignments are either SW-NE or NW-SE.
It is not known when these earthworks were formed. In the post-medieval times, the area is reasonably well documented as rough pasture. This suggests that the earthworks are possibly medieval. If this is the case, the land may have been reclaimed in the 13th century in association with the founding of the town, only to be abandoned to saltmarsh and rough pasture later.
Recommendations: There is very little that can be done since the earthworks are largely inaccessible since the breaching of the sea wall. The site should be monitored regularly for deterioration, and all development in the area blocked.
[Currie, C.K. 2000. 'An archaeological and historical landscape survey of the Newtown Estate, Calbourne, Isle of Wight. Volume 2: archaeological inventory', Report to the National Trust (Southern Region), p.79-80]

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<1> Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. 69 05 86.

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Sites & Monuments Record 3407
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
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RAMSAR
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Event ID Name/Ref Organisation Description
EIW163 Isle of Wight Coastal Audit (Ref: IWSMR 6086) Isle of Wight County Archaeology and Historic Environment Service
EIW94 Newtown National Trust Estate (Ref: IWSMR 5519) CKC Archaeology

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 3408
Name: Newtown Marsh.
Map Sheet: SZ49SW
Grid Reference: SZ 4221 9100 (point) Google map
Summary: NW-SE running ridge and furrow observed on aerial photograph.
Description: NW-SE running ridge and furrow observed on aerial photograph.
[Ordnance Survey 1:2500 69 05 86]
Ridge and furrow visible in saltmarsh
[Field visit F. Basford, R. Loader, 22.7.1999 (coastal audit)]
NTSMR no. 122951
Twelve instances of ridge and furrow are recorded within the flooded marshland called Newtown Marsh to the north of the old town. These are visible from air photos taken by Meridian Airmaps Ltd on 13th August 1983 (nos 20/83 39.20 83 084) and were seen on loan from the Environment Agency by the IOWCAC. Most of the earthworks are still visible, but, since the breaching of the sea wall in the 1950s, are within inaccessible marshland. Alignments are either SW-NE or NW-SE.
It is not known when these earthworks were formed. In the post-medieval times, the area is reasonably well documented as rough pasture. This suggests that the earthworks are possibly medieval. If this is the case, the land may have been reclaimed in the 13th century in association with the founding of the town, only to be abandoned to saltmarsh and rough pasture later.
Recommendations: There is very little that can be done since the earthworks are largely inaccessible since the breaching of the sea wall. The site should be monitored regularly for deterioration, and all development in the area blocked.
[Currie, C.K. 2000. 'An archaeological and historical landscape survey of the Newtown Estate, Calbourne, Isle of Wight. Volume 2: archaeological inventory', Report to the National Trust (Southern Region), p.79-80]

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<1> Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. 69 05 86.

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Civil Parish Calbourne, Isle of Wight

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Sites & Monuments Record 3408
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Heritage Coast
National Nature Reserve
S.P.A.
RAMSAR
Site of Special Scientific Interest

Associated Activities/Events

Event ID Name/Ref Organisation Description
EIW163 Isle of Wight Coastal Audit (Ref: IWSMR 6086) Isle of Wight County Archaeology and Historic Environment Service
EIW94 Newtown National Trust Estate (Ref: IWSMR 5519) CKC Archaeology

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 3409
Name: Newtown Marsh.
Map Sheet: SZ49SW
Grid Reference: SZ 4199 9100 (point) Google map
Summary: North-south running ridge and furrow noted on aerial photographs
Description: North-south running ridge and furrow noted on aerial photographs
[Ordnance Survey 1:2500 69 05 86]
Ridge and furrow visible in saltmarsh
[Field visit F. Basford, R. Loader, 22.7.1999 (coastal audit)]
NTSMR no. 122951
Twelve instances of ridge and furrow are recorded within the flooded marshland called Newtown Marsh to the north of the old town. These are visible from air photos taken by Meridian Airmaps Ltd on 13th August 1983 (nos 20/83 39.20 83 084) and were seen on loan from the Environment Agency by the IOWCAC. Most of the earthworks are still visible, but, since the breaching of the sea wall in the 1950s, are within inaccessible marshland. Alignments are either SW-NE or NW-SE.
It is not known when these earthworks were formed. In the post-medieval times, the area is reasonably well documented as rough pasture. This suggests that the earthworks are possibly medieval. If this is the case, the land may have been reclaimed in the 13th century in association with the founding of the town, only to be abandoned to saltmarsh and rough pasture later.
Recommendations: There is very little that can be done since the earthworks are largely inaccessible since the breaching of the sea wall. The site should be monitored regularly for deterioration, and all development in the area blocked.
[Currie, C.K. 2000. 'An archaeological and historical landscape survey of the Newtown Estate, Calbourne, Isle of Wight. Volume 2: archaeological inventory', Report to the National Trust (Southern Region), p.79-80]

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<1> Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. 69 05 86.

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Civil Parish Calbourne, Isle of Wight

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Sites & Monuments Record 3409
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Heritage Coast
National Nature Reserve
S.P.A.
RAMSAR
Site of Special Scientific Interest

Associated Activities/Events

Event ID Name/Ref Organisation Description
EIW163 Isle of Wight Coastal Audit (Ref: IWSMR 6086) Isle of Wight County Archaeology and Historic Environment Service
EIW94 Newtown National Trust Estate (Ref: IWSMR 5519) CKC Archaeology

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 3410
Name: Newtown Marsh.
Map Sheet: SZ49SW
Grid Reference: SZ 4250 9113 (point) Google map
Summary: Traces of NE-SW running ridge and furrow noted on aerial photographs
Description: Traces of NE-SW running ridge and furrow noted on aerial photographs
[Ordnance Survey 1:2500 69 05 86]
Condition not established due to inaccessibility and long vegetation.
[Field visit F. Basford, 28.7.1999 (coastal audit)]
NTSMR no. 122951
Twelve instances of ridge and furrow are recorded within the flooded marshland called Newtown Marsh to the north of the old town. These are visible from air photos taken by Meridian Airmaps Ltd on 13th August 1983 (nos 20/83 39.20 83 084) and were seen on loan from the Environment Agency by the IOWCAC. Most of the earthworks are still visible, but, since the breaching of the sea wall in the 1950s, are within inaccessible marshland. Alignments are either SW-NE or NW-SE.
It is not known when these earthworks were formed. In the post-medieval times, the area is reasonably well documented as rough pasture. This suggests that the earthworks are possibly medieval. If this is the case, the land may have been reclaimed in the 13th century in association with the founding of the town, only to be abandoned to saltmarsh and rough pasture later.
Recommendations: There is very little that can be done since the earthworks are largely inaccessible since the breaching of the sea wall. The site should be monitored regularly for deterioration, and all development in the area blocked.
[Currie, C.K. 2000. 'An archaeological and historical landscape survey of the Newtown Estate, Calbourne, Isle of Wight. Volume 2: archaeological inventory', Report to the National Trust (Southern Region), p.79-80]

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<1> Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. 69 05 86.

Location - Administrative Areas

Civil Parish Calbourne, Isle of Wight

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Type/Grade Reference/Title
Sites & Monuments Record 3410
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Heritage Coast
National Nature Reserve
S.P.A.
RAMSAR
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Event ID Name/Ref Organisation Description
EIW94 Newtown National Trust Estate (Ref: IWSMR 5519) CKC Archaeology

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 3417
Name: South of Old Blackgang Road.
Map Sheet: SZ47NE
Grid Reference: SZ 4982 7585 (point) Google map
Summary: Small area of east-west running ridge and furrow observed on hummock to south of Sandrock Road
Description: Small area of east-west running ridge and furrow observed on hummock to south of Sandrock Road
[Field visit, F. Basford, R. Loader, 2.12.1998 (coastal audit)]
NTSMR no. 122874
Description: Ridge and furrow earthworks recorded in the County SMR. It reputedly comprises a small area of E-W ridges on a hummock to the south of the old Sandrock Road.
Management recommendations: The area is currently under grassland and in view of its archaeological potential should remain so. These earthworks are possibly part of a larger overall spread of sites on or near St Catherine's Head. These need to be assessed as part of an overall research strategy for this property.
[Currie. C.K. 2001. 'An archaeological and historical survey of the Knowles Farm and St Catherine's Hill and Down Estates: vol. 2: the archaeological inventory', Report to the National Trust (Southern Region), p.29]

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Civil Parish Niton and Whitwell, Isle of Wight

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Sites & Monuments Record 3417
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Heritage Coast
S.A.C.
Site of Special Scientific Interest

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Event ID Name/Ref Organisation Description
EIW87 Knowles Farm/St Catherine's Hill National Trust Estate (Ref: 5593) CKC Archaeology

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 3418
Name: Knowles Farm.
Map Sheet: SZ47NE
Grid Reference: SZ 497 755 (point) Google map
Summary: Very slight traces of ridge and furrow observed in low sunlight
Description: Very slight traces of ridge and furrow observed in low sunlight.
[Field visit, F. Basford, R. Loader, 4.12.1998 (coastal audit)]
NTSMR no. 122875.
Description: Ridge and furrow earthworks recorded on County SMR. Here they are recorded as 'Very slight traces of ridge and furrow observed in low sunlight.
Management recommendations: The area is currently under grassland and in view of its archaeological potential should remain so. These earthworks are possibly part of a larger overall spread of sites on or near St Catherine's Head. These need to be assessed as part of an overall research strategy for this property
[Currie. C.K. 2001. 'An archaeological and historical survey of the Knowles Farm and St Catherine's Hill and Down Estates: vol. 2: the archaeological inventory', Report to the National Trust (Southern Region), p.30]

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Civil Parish Niton and Whitwell, Isle of Wight

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Sites & Monuments Record 3418
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Heritage Coast
S.A.C.
Site of Special Scientific Interest

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Event ID Name/Ref Organisation Description
EIW87 Knowles Farm/St Catherine's Hill National Trust Estate (Ref: 5593) CKC Archaeology

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 3447
Name: Flowers Brook.
Map Sheet: SZ57NE
Grid Reference: SZ 5544 7706 (point) Google map
Summary: Ridge and furrow, damaged by engineering operations
Description: North-south running ridge and furrow observed in lower, south eastern portion of field. The rest of the area has been disturbed by recent engineering operations.
[Field visit, F. Basford, R. Loader, 5.1.1999 (coastal audit)]
Ridge and furrow observed over entire area on aerial photographs of 1983.
[APs on loan from Environment Agency - Meridian Airmaps Ltd, 11.7.83. 18/83 125 (B/W)]

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Civil Parish Ventnor, Isle of Wight

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Sites & Monuments Record 3447

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Event ID Name/Ref Organisation Description
EIW163 Isle of Wight Coastal Audit (Ref: IWSMR 6086) Isle of Wight County Archaeology and Historic Environment Service

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 3469
Name: Redcliff.
Map Sheet: SZ68NW
Grid Reference: SZ 626 856 (point) Google map
Summary: Ridge and furrow
Description: Ridge and furrow observed. Measures 4.80cm from crest to crest, angle 110 degrees.
[Field visit, F. Basford, R. Loader, 26.1.1999 (coastal audit)]
NTSMR 125467
[Bannister, N.R. 2003. 'Bembridge and Culver Down, Isle of Wight: Archaeology and Historic Environment Survey, volume 1; report and inventory', p.110]

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Civil Parish Sandown, Isle of Wight

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Sites & Monuments Record 3469
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Site of Special Scientific Interest

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Event ID Name/Ref Organisation Description
EIW156 Bembridge and Culver Down Estate, National Trust (Ref: IWSMR 5595) National Trust
EIW163 Isle of Wight Coastal Audit (Ref: IWSMR 6086) Isle of Wight County Archaeology and Historic Environment Service

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 3503
Name: Sudmoor.
Map Sheet: SZ38SE
Grid Reference: SZ 3917 8285 (point) Google map
Summary: Vestiges of ridge and furrow observed in low sunlight
Description: Vestiges of ridge and furrow observed in low sunlight. To the west of and on a similar orientation to PRN 2702 (020 degrees), the earthworks were too vague to measure. Separated from PRN 3504 by a low bank.
Centred using GPS
[Field visit, F. Basford, R. Loader, 10.2.1999 (coastal audit)]

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Civil Parish Brighstone, Isle of Wight

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Sites & Monuments Record 3503
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Heritage Coast
Site of Special Scientific Interest

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Event ID Name/Ref Organisation Description
EIW163 Isle of Wight Coastal Audit (Ref: IWSMR 6086) Isle of Wight County Archaeology and Historic Environment Service

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 3504
Name: Sudmoor.
Map Sheet: SZ38SE
Grid Reference: SZ 3913 8290 (point) Google map
Summary: Vestiges of ridge and furrow observed in low sunlight
Description: Vestiges of ridge and furrow observed in low sunlight. To the west of and on a similar orientation to PRN 2702 (020 degrees), the earthworks were too vague to measure. Separated from PRN 3503 by a low bank.
Centred using GPS
[Field visit, F. Basford, R. Loader, 10.2.1999 (coastal audit)]

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Civil Parish Brighstone, Isle of Wight

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Sites & Monuments Record 3504
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Heritage Coast
Site of Special Scientific Interest

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Event ID Name/Ref Organisation Description
EIW163 Isle of Wight Coastal Audit (Ref: IWSMR 6086) Isle of Wight County Archaeology and Historic Environment Service

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 3738
Name: Thorness.
Map Sheet: SZ49SE
Grid Reference: SZ 4610 9360 (point) Google map
Summary: Possible ridge and furrow noted on aerial phtograph
Description: Possible ridge and furrow observed on aerial photograph.
[Ordnance Survey 1:2500 69 05 208]
Field boundaries altered. Ridge and furrow not visible on aerial photograph.
[Aerial photograph on loan from Environment Agency. Meridian Airmaps Ltd. 13.8.83. 20 83 093]
Nothing visible.
[Field visit F. Basford, R. Loader, 11.6.1999 (coastal audit)]

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Civil Parish Calbourne, Isle of Wight

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Sites & Monuments Record 3738
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Heritage Coast
Site of Special Scientific Interest

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Event ID Name/Ref Organisation Description
EIW163 Isle of Wight Coastal Audit (Ref: IWSMR 6086) Isle of Wight County Archaeology and Historic Environment Service

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 3748
Name: Medham
Map Sheet: SZ59SW
Grid Reference: SZ 5016 9370 (point) Google map
Summary: Ridge and furrow noted in small clearing on 1999 aerial photograph, but not seen on 1969 aerial photographs, Due to its sharp appearance, might not be very old
Description: The area was visited as a result of noting ridge and furrow in a small clearing within scrub and woodland on an aerial photograph taken on 15 June 1999.
Narrow ridge and furrow - straight, on a roughly north-south alignment. The ridges are 2.0m apart from crest to crest and up to 0.3m high. The furrows are narrow and relatively deep.
These earthworks are not visible on aerial photographs at 1:2500 scale taken by the Ordnance Survey in 1969. Due to their sharp appearance they may be of recent date.
The ridges are confined to the clearing and do not apparently extend into the surrounding woodland.
Within the woodland to the south of this area the remains of ridge and furrow is barely discernable where there is no understorey. The ridges here are 2.5m in width and up to 0.1m high and are on an east-west alignment.
[Field visit F. Basford, 21.6.1999]

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Aerial Photograph: Motkin, D.. 15.6.1999. 99A2-30.

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Civil Parish Northwood, Isle of Wight

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Sites & Monuments Record 3748
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ID (Preferred Ref.): 3788
Name: Clamerkin Lake, Newtown.
Map Sheet: SZ49SW
Grid Reference: SZ 4318 9147 (point) Google map
Summary: North-south running ridge and furrow
Description: North - south running ridge and furrow observed in marshy grass adjacent to saltmarsh.
[Field visit F. Basford, R. Loader, 11.8.1999 (coastal audit)]

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Civil Parish Calbourne, Isle of Wight

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Sites & Monuments Record 3788
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Heritage Coast
S.P.A.
Site of Special Scientific Interest

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Event ID Name/Ref Organisation Description
EIW163 Isle of Wight Coastal Audit (Ref: IWSMR 6086) Isle of Wight County Archaeology and Historic Environment Service
EIW278 Newtown Rifle Ranges (Ref: IWSMR 6118) Isle of Wight County Archaeology and Historic Environment Service

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 3810
Name: East of Brickfield Farmhouse.
Map Sheet: SZ49SW
Grid Reference: SZ 4300 9215 (point) Google map
Summary: East-west running ridge and furrow observed on aerial photograph
Description: East-west ridge and furrow observed on aerial photographs.
[Aerial photographs on loan from the Environment Agency. Aerofilms 97c/787. Environment Agency Beach Monitoring 23.7.1997, Run 72, 3303]
Ridge and furrow not visible in long grass.
[Field visit F. Basford, R. Loader, 11.8.1999 (coastal audit)]

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Civil Parish Calbourne, Isle of Wight

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Sites & Monuments Record 3810
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Heritage Coast
S.P.A.
Site of Special Scientific Interest

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Event ID Name/Ref Organisation Description
EIW163 Isle of Wight Coastal Audit (Ref: IWSMR 6086) Isle of Wight County Archaeology and Historic Environment Service
EIW278 Newtown Rifle Ranges (Ref: IWSMR 6118) Isle of Wight County Archaeology and Historic Environment Service

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 3811
Name: East of Brickfield Farmhouse.
Map Sheet: SZ49SW
Grid Reference: SZ 4233 9212 (point) Google map
Summary: North-south running ridge and furrow observed on aerial photograph
Description: North-south running ridge and furrow observed on aerial photographs to the east of Brickfield Farmhouse.
[Environment Agency, Isle of Wight Coastal Plain, BKS 1997.]
Ridge and furrow not visible in long grass
[Field visit F. Basford, R. Loader, 11.8.1999 (coastal audit).]

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Civil Parish Calbourne, Isle of Wight

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Sites & Monuments Record 3811
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Heritage Coast
S.P.A.
RAMSAR
Site of Special Scientific Interest

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Event ID Name/Ref Organisation Description
EIW163 Isle of Wight Coastal Audit (Ref: IWSMR 6086) Isle of Wight County Archaeology and Historic Environment Service

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 3812
Name: Corf Camp.
Map Sheet: SZ49SW
Grid Reference: SZ 4180 9008 (point) Google map
Summary: North-south running ridge and furrow observed on aerial photograph
Description: North-south running ridge and furrow observed on aerial photographs. Adjacent to, and more widely spaced than PRN 2513.
[Aerial photographs held by the Environment Agency, Isle of Wight Coastal Plain, BKS, 1997]

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Civil Parish Shalfleet, Isle of Wight

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Sites & Monuments Record 3812
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
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ID (Preferred Ref.): 3813
Name: Newtown.
Map Sheet: SZ49SW
Grid Reference: SZ 4238 9072 (point) Google map
Summary: North-south running ridge and furrow observed on aerial photograph
Description: North-south running ridge and furrow visible on aerial photographs to west of Harts Farm.
[NMR 1924 SZ4290-DW-21]

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<1> Aerial Photograph: NMR. 1924. SZ4290-DW-21.

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Civil Parish Calbourne, Isle of Wight

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Sites & Monuments Record 3813
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ID (Preferred Ref.): 3814
Name: Newtown, South of Harts Farm.
Map Sheet: SZ49SW
Grid Reference: SZ 4257 9059 (point) Google map
Summary: North-south running ridge and furrow observed on aerial photograph
Description: North-south running ridge and furrow observed on aerial photograph in field to south of Harts Farm.
[D.J. Tomalin 3.3.1980. SZ4290 - DW - 19]

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<1> Aerial Photograph: Tomalin, D.. 1980. SZ4290-DW-19.

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Civil Parish Calbourne, Isle of Wight

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Sites & Monuments Record 3814
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Heritage Coast
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ID (Preferred Ref.): 3815
Name: Newtown, North of Fleetlands Copse.
Map Sheet: SZ49SW
Grid Reference: SZ 4276 9036 (point) Google map
Summary: North-south running ridge and furrow observed on aerial photographs
Description: North-south running ridge and furrow observed on aerial photographs held by the Environment Agency, in OS parcel nos 7342, 7942 and 8636.
[Environment Agency, Isle of Wight Coastal Plain, BKS survey 1997]
Same as IWSMR 5569
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Civil Parish Calbourne, Isle of Wight

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Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
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ID (Preferred Ref.): 4572
Name: Bottom Copse (Network Archaeology site 3)
Map Sheet: SZ49SE
Grid Reference: SZ 4960 9424 (point) Google map
Summary: Prehistoric tree clearance, flint scatter, ancient springline containing flint and medieval ridge and furrow
Description: Site 3: Prehistoric tree clearance, flint scatter, ancient springline containing flint and medieval ridge and furrow.
Thinly distributed tree and scrub clearance pits, often containing fire-cracked flint, were found beneath ridge and furrow cultivation…
Medieval ridge and furrow indicates the continued agricultural use of this landscape from the prehistoric period onwards.
[Network Archaeology, 2005. 'Somerton Farm to Knight's Cross reinforcement 300mm gas pipeline. Archaeological Watching Brief, 2000.' Network Archaeology Ltd for Transco. Report no.162, p.17-18]

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Civil Parish Northwood, Isle of Wight

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Sites & Monuments Record 4572

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EIW183 Somerton Farm to Knight's Cross Reinforcement 300mm Gas Pipeline Network Archaeology
EIW186 Somerton Farm to Knight's Cross Reinforcement 300mm Gas Pipeline (Ref: IWSMR 5864) Network Archaeology

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 4573
Name: Calving Close Copse West (Network Archaeology site 4).
Map Sheet: SZ49SE
Grid Reference: SZ 4977 9413 (point) Google map
Summary: Ridge and furrow and gullies
Description: Site 4: Ridge and furrow and gullies.
North to south aligned ridge and furrow earthworks, probably of medieval date, and a series of undated linear gullies were recorded within this field.
Discussion
Remnant ridge and furrow was recorded in several fields in the vicinity of Plot 5, suggesting that this area was extensively cultivated during the medieval period. The function and date of the linear features recorded at site 4 cannot be determined with any certainty. The similar nature of gullies 1332 and 1324, and their location suggest that they are contemporary and associated. The relationship of these with Gully 1321 could not be determined, although the similarity of the fills may suggest that these features are broadly contemporary.
The lack of artefacts, with the exception of the single sherd of pottery recovered from fill 1322, suggests that there was no settlement site in the immediate vicinity. It therefore seems more likely that these gullies are of agricultural origin, possibly representing former field boundaries or drainage ditches. The sherd of pottery is very abraded. It may have been deposited here as a result of manuring and cannot be used to date Gully 1321.
The features recorded during the watching brief do not correlate with the geophysical anomalies, suggesting that these were caused by geological disturbances.
[Network Archaeology, 2005. 'Somerton Farm to Knight's Cross reinforcement 300mm gas pipeline. Archaeological Watching Brief, 2000.' Network Archaeology Ltd for Transco. Report no.162, p.41-42]

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EIW186 Somerton Farm to Knight's Cross Reinforcement 300mm Gas Pipeline (Ref: IWSMR 5864) Network Archaeology

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 4574
Name: Calving Close Copse East. (Network Archaeology site 5).
Map Sheet: SZ49SE
Grid Reference: SZ 4988 9400 (point) Google map
Summary: Ridge and furrow
Description: Site 5: Ridge and furrow.
Remnants of ridge and furrow, probably of medieval date, were recovered…
Discussion
North to south aligned ridge and furrow was recorded in plot 0/4 (1306) and 0/5 (1307) suggesting that the surrounding area was under cultivation during the medieval period. A small quantity of fragmented tile was visible within these linear features, but no datable evidence was recovered. It is assumed that this ridge and furrow is broadly medieval in date.
[Network Archaeology, 2005. 'Somerton Farm to Knight's Cross reinforcement 300mm gas pipeline. Archaeological Watching Brief, 2000.' Network Archaeology Ltd for Transco. Report no.162, p.42-43]

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EIW186 Somerton Farm to Knight's Cross Reinforcement 300mm Gas Pipeline (Ref: IWSMR 5864) Network Archaeology

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ID (Preferred Ref.): 4823
Name: North East of Spur Lake.
Map Sheet: SZ49SW
Grid Reference: SZ 4335 9214 (point)