Reconstructing the agricultural landscape of the South Downs, England: an examination of the 1940 and 1941 World War II plough-up campaigns

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    Abstract

    World War II and the following decades are often regarded as a pivotal point in the changing fortunes of British agriculture during the 20th Century. Preparations for the wartime emergency included a National Farm Survey that would reveal land capable of more intensive production. This paper outlines the development of an historical GIS of different data sources and focuses on the ensuing 'plough-up‘ campaigns of 1940 and 1941 on the South Downs, England and their legacy during the post-war decades as well as factors contributing to continuity of occupation by farm families.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationThis work was supported by the British Academy. Published in Malleson, N, Addis, N, Durham, H, Heppenstall, A, Lovelace, R. Norman, P. & Oldroyd, R. (2015) GISRUK 2015 Proceedings, pp.650-652.
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    Publication statusPublished - 17 Apr 2015

    Bibliographical note

    Note: This work was supported by the British Academy.

    Published in Malleson, N, Addis, N, Durham, H, Heppenstall, A, Lovelace, R. Norman, P. & Oldroyd, R. (2015) GISRUK 2015 Proceedings, pp.650-652.

    Keywords

    • Geography and environmental studies

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