Monument record MDO29343 - Medieval field boundaries, Chaldon Down, Chaldon Herring
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Summary
Two sinuous banks with associated ditches are visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs of Chaldon Down. They appear to respect the modern field pattern and are considered likely to be the remains of former medieval field boundaries.
Map
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Full Description
Two sinuous banks with associated ditches are visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs of Chaldon Down (1). They appear to respect the modern field pattern and are considered likely to be the remains of former medieval field boundaries. These features were digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO12923 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 18-FEB-1970. RAF 58/0254 0001-3.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 7859 8155 (262m by 182m) (6 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78SE |
| Civil Parish | Chaldon Herring; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 1 2013 3:28PM