Monument record MDO25729 - Portesham, trackway

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Summary

A linear ditch flanked on either side by a bank is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs. The feature appears to respect the modern field pattern and is considered likely to be a trackway of medieval or later date.

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A linear ditch flanked on either side by a bank is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs {1-2}. The feature appears to respect the modern field pattern and is considered likely to be a trackway of medieval or later date. This feature was digitally plotted during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project.

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1824 3299-3300.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-1-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 1063-5.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 60536 86063 (149m by 72m) (4 map features)
Map sheet SY68NW
Civil Parish Portesham; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Mar 5 2012 3:22AM

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