Monument record MDO2482 - Historic Drove Road, Ship Farm, Stanton St Gabriel
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Summary
A wide double-banked feature is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs at Ship Farm, Stanton St Gabriel. It runs westward from the A35 immediately to the south of Ship Knapp lane. It is possibly the remains of an historic drove road. The site was digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.
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Full Description
A wide double-banked feature is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1948 at Ship Farm, Stanton St Gabriel (1). It runs westward from the A35 immediately to the south of Ship Knapp lane. It is possibly the remains of an historic drove road. The site was digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP, slight earthworks are still visible on more recent Google Earth imagery.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO14698 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 RP 3175-6.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 4009 9402 (point) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49SW |
| Civil Parish | Stanton St Gabriel; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 104 011 F
Record last edited
Jul 7 2016 12:22PM
