Monument record MDO29199 - Post medieval or modern earthworks, Kimmeridge Bay, Kimmeridge.
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Summary
Three linear banks 9-10m long with associated linear ditches are visible as extant earthworks on aerial photographs take in 1945 on the cliff-top above Kimmeridge Bay. The features are of uncertain date and function, possibly post medieval or early modern in origin.
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Full Description
Three linear banks 9-10m long with associated linear ditches are visible as extant earthworks on aerial photographs take in 1945 on the cliff-top above Kimmeridge Bay. The features are of uncertain date and function, possibly post medieval or early modern in origin; their proximity to the Second World War military slit trenching described in MDO29198) may indicate a military origin. The features were digitally mapped as part of the the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). The features are no longer visible on recent Google Earth imagery.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO12881 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 27-MAR-1945. RAF 106G/LA200 1009-10.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9098 7892 (63m by 42m) (8 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY97NW |
| Civil Parish | Kimmeridge; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 16 2013 2:51PM