Slow slopes

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Slow SlopesAnd terracettes

What evidence is there of movement?

Evidence; how would it look on the map?

OS GR?

OS GR - SY 806 835 - 80m

OptionsScrubBrackenHeathLong Grassland Short GrasslandCoppice

The key, is the key

Terracettes

Very slow movementOrganization of strips of soil following contours and

small scale rotationSighted in the field although map evidence can

support – land useHistoric evidence useful – trees, walls, fences,

roadsBest seen at twilightPrevalent around Corton Denham and in Dorest

– limestone / chalkSome moisture needed – Temperate landscapes