Monument record MDO29002 - Histroic drainage ditches or cultivation marks, Ower Heath, Corfe Castle
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Summary
A group of parallel linear ditches contained within a rectilinear enclosure are visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs of Ower Heath. They are considered likely to be the remains of cultivation marks or a drainage system of probable medieval or post medieval date.
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Full Description
A group of parallel linear ditches contained within a rectilinear enclosure, approximately 106.8m x 52.9m, are visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs of Ower Heath (1). They are considered likely to be the remains of cultivation marks or a drainage system of probable medieval or post medieval date. Thse features were digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). They are not visible on the most recent comprehensive imagery available to the project (2).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9957 8601 (122m by 63m) (14 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98NE |
| Civil Parish | Corfe Castle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 2 2013 12:18PM
