Tag:archaeological_site=field_system
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A system of field boundaries recognizable from cropmarks or remaining walls. |
Group: historic |
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Status: in use |
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A field system is an area of historic agriculture. It is recognizable on aerial imagery by cropmarks, overgrown walls or remaining walls (most likely dry_stone
). Sometimes, other historic features like remains of houses, hut_circle
, ancient trackways or cashels (ringfort=cashel
) are present. The field system can also include or represent a shieling
.
In dating, they can range from prehistoric
to modern times in recently depopulated areas.
How to map
Ideally, draw the area of the field system and add historic=archaeological_site
+ archaeological_site=field_system
. If the extend is difficult to ascertain, use a node.
Examples
- field system in Co. Roscommon, Ireland with remains of 3 cashels and a house (other field systems nearby)
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Field system from the
bronze-age
on the Higher Downs -
Field system east of Gordale Farm off Hawthorns Lane
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Field System to the west of Little Tongue