Monument record MDO37821 - Historic trackway or hollow, Elcombe Farm, Mapperton

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Summary

A linear hollow is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs and lidar imagery to the east of Elcombe Farm. It runs from the modern lane, south-westward for 100m and was digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP. It is considered to be a trackway or field lynchet.

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A linear hollow is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs and lidar imagery to the east of Elcombe Farm (1-2). It runs from the modern lane, south-westward for 100m and was digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP. It is considered to be a trackway or field lynchet.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Aerial Photograph: GetMapping. 2014. Digital vertical aerial photographs. SY4996.ecw.
  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 2010. Lidar DTM. sy4996nw_dtm_50cm.asc.

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Location

Grid reference SY 49987 96760 (point) (2 map features)
Map sheet SY49NE
Civil Parish Mapperton; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Jul 24 2019 2:56PM

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