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Slow Slopes And terracettes

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Slow SlopesAnd terracettes

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What evidence is there of movement?

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Evidence; how would it look on the map?

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OS GR?

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OS GR - SY 806 835 - 80m

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OptionsScrubBrackenHeathLong Grassland Short GrasslandCoppice

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The key, is the key

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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