Monument record MDO25707 - Portesham, trackway

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Summary

A linear bank is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs. It appears to lead to an extractive pit and is considered likely to be the remains of a trackway of post-medieval origin.

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A linear bank is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs {1}. It appears to lead to an extractive pit (MDO25565) and is considered likely to be the remains of a trackway of post-medieval origin. This feature was digitally plotted during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project.

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: 20-7-1989. NMR OS/89389 152-3.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 60044 86115 (52m by 33m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SY68NW
Civil Parish Portesham; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Feb 27 2012 5:36AM

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