A group of criss-crossing trackways are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of Crichton's Heath taken in 1947. They are considered likely to be either histoic or modern in date, probably associated with extractive or military activities.
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A group of criss-crossing trackways are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of Crichton's Heath taken in 1947 (1). They are considered likely to be either histoic or modern in date, probably associated with extractive or military activities. These features were digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). They are still partially visible as earthworks on the most recent comprehensive aerial imagery availabel to the project (2).
Sources/Archives (2)
<1> SDO12731
Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 F36 3046-48.
Centred SY 9711 8912 (1058m by 1128m) (138 map features)
Map sheet
SY98NE
Civil Parish
Arne; Dorset
Unitary Authority
Dorset
Protected Status/Designation
None recorded
Other Statuses/References
None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 4 2023 11:33AM
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