Monument record MDO38924 - Post medieval orchard, Lower Park Farm, Marshwood

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Summary

An orchard is marked on the OS 1st edition map to the south of Lower Park Farm. Parallel ridging associated with the orchard is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs. The features were digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.

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An orchard is marked on the OS 1st edition map to the south of Lower Park Farm. Parallel ridging associated with the orchard is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1948 (1), the ridges have since been plough-levelled (2). The features were digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 RS 4210-1.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Google Earth. 2006. Google Earth vertical photograph.

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Location

Grid reference SY 39435 97641 (point) (4 map features)
Map sheet SY39NE
Civil Parish Marshwood; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Jul 26 2019 1:19PM

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