Monument record MDO31530 - Historic field boundary or trackway, Town's End, Corfe Castle
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Summary
A linear bank is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Town's End, Corfe Castle. It is considered likely to be the remains of a historic field boundary or trackway. It may have marked the extent of the town fields at one time.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A linear bank and ditch which encloses part of Corfe Common. It is probably linked to the pastoral use of the open common and may have marked the extent of the town fields at one time. <1-2>
A linear bank is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Town's End, Corfe Castle <3>. It is considered likely to be the remains of a historic field boundary or trackway. This feature was digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck mapping project.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO19701 Unpublished document: Fletcher, M J. RCHME Field Investigation. 20 Dec 2003.
- <2> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. AF00137.
- <3> SDO13656 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 2408-09.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1392536.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9599 8119 (176m by 99m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98SE |
| Civil Parish | Corfe Castle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 98 SE 97
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1392536
Record last edited
Oct 9 2023 1:03PM