Monument record MDO38353 - Historic trackway and field boundary, Morecombelake, Whitchurch Canonicorum
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Summary
Fragments of a double-banked trackway and an associated field boundary are visible as visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1948, to the south of Copplestones, Morcombelake. They run along the contour, just to the north of the modern lane and were digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP. They are considered to be of medieval or later date.
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Full Description
Fragments of a double-banked trackway and an associated field boundary are visible as visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1948, to the south of Copplestones, Morcombelake (1). They run along the contour, just to the north of the modern lane and were digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP. They are considered to be of medieval or later date. The site has since been plough-levelled and is no longer visible on the latest Google Earth imagery.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO14698 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 RP 3175-6.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 40560 93837 (point) (5 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49SW |
| Civil Parish | Whitchurch Canonicorum; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 25 2019 3:06PM
