Monument record MDO32118 - Prehistoric, medieval or post medieval trackways or field boundaries, Chaldon Herring
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Summary
Field boundaries or trackways which may be of medieval or post medieval date, but may be associated with a prehistoric field system in this area, are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of the 1940s and 1960s at Brimstone Bottom.
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Full Description
Field boundaries or trackways which may be of medieval or post medieval date, but may be associated with a prehistoric field system in this area, are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of the 1940s and 1960s at Brimstone Bottom. The earthworks consist of a narrow linear bank and a narrow scarp, measuring up to 255 m in length. (1-2) The boundaries or trackways are only partly visible on aerial photographs of 2009. (3) These features were digitally plotted as part of the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 7740 8274 (point) (101 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
Nov 7 2014 8:44AM