Monument record MDO30790 - Post medieval to early modern trackways, Langton Matravers

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Summary

Two possible trackways, which may be post medieval or early modern in date, are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of the 2000s within an area of mining spoil to the immediate west of Verney Farm.

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Two possible trackways, which may be post medieval or early modern in date, are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of the 2000s within an area of mining spoil (see MDO31037) to the immediate west of Verney Farm. The trackways are formed of linear ditches and measure up to 75 m in length. (1-2) These features were digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: English Heritage. 21-FEB-2000. NMR SZ 0078/9-10 NMR 18718/21-2.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: English Heritage. 21-FEB-2000. NMR SZ 0078/18 NMR 18701/19.

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Grid reference Centred SZ 0093 7810 (33m by 75m) (4 map features)
Map sheet SZ07NW
Civil Parish Langton Matravers; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Jul 14 2014 3:41PM

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