Monument record MDO38746 - Historic field boundaries, Hursey, Broadwindsor
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Summary
Historic ditched field boundaries to the west of Hursey, Broadwindsor, are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of the 1940s. Their narrow rectilinear form and alignment suggest a probable post medieval origin, although an earlier date is possible. The site was digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.
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Full Description
Historic ditched field boundaries to the west of Hursey, Broadwindsor, are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of the 1940s (1). Their narrow rectilinear form and alignment suggest a probable post medieval origin, although an earlier date is possible. They are located within a wider field pattern of probable medieval origin but appear to align with straighter boundaries potentially associated with a phase of post medieval re-organisation. The boundaries are still faintly visible on the latest Google Earth imagery (2). The site was digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 42806 02780 (point) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST40SW |
| Civil Parish | Broadwindsor; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 26 2019 11:45AM