Monument record MDO31744 - Medieval or later cultivation marks, Povington Wood, Tyneham, Purbeck
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Summary
Traces of parallel ridging, possibly medieval or later ridge and furrow cultivation, visible as low earthworks on aerial photographs to the north of Pomphrey's Plantation.
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Full Description
Traces of parallel ridging, possibly medieval or later ridge and furrow cultivation, visible as low earthworks on aerial photographs to the north of Pomphrey's Plantation (1). The site is no longer visible on the most recent Google Earth imagery and was digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck NMP.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13727 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 2419-20.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 90086 82715 (116m by 110m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98SW |
| Civil Parish | Steeple with Tyneham; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 11 2014 2:28PM