Monument record MDO25634 - Field boundaries at East Shilvinghampton, Portesham
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Summary
Fragments of a rectilinear bank and ditched field system to the north of the railway-line at East Shilvinghampton. The features are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs and are of medieval or post medieval origin.
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Full Description
Fragments of a rectilinear bank and ditched field system to the north of the railway-line at East Shilvinghampton. The features are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs {1} and are of medieval or post medieval origin. They may relate to the deserted settlement of East Shilvinghampton (MDO2003) and were digitally plotted during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO12119 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 6456-7.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6311 8479 (460m by 307m) (11 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68SW |
| Civil Parish | Portesham; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 18 2016 2:13PM