Monument record MDO24939 - Post Medieval Water Meadows, Hog Hill, Winterborne St Martin

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Summary

A series of parallel ditches running along the southern foot of Hog Hill from Cowleaze to Ashton Farm are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs. They are considered likely to be the remains of post medieval water meadows. The site was digitally plotted for the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project.

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Full Description

A series of parallel ditches running along the southern foot of Hog Hill from Cowleaze to Ashton Farm are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs {1}. They are considered likely to be the remains of post medieval water meadows. The site was digitally plotted for the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 3089-90.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 6570 8845 (930m by 847m) (29 map features)
Map sheet SY68NE
Civil Parish Winterborne St Martin; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Aug 21 2023 4:22PM

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