Monument record MDO39652 - Historic field boundaries, Quomp Copse, Hurn, Christchurch
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Summary
Two historic ditched field boundaries to the southeast of Quomp Copse are visible on 1940s aerial photographs. These are considered likely to be post medieval or earlier in origin, although a later date is also possible. The features were digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Two historic ditched field boundaries to the southeast of Quomp Copse are visible on 1940s aerial photographs (1).
The field boundaries are straight and rectilinear in form and aligned with adjacent historic enclosures shown on the OS 1st Edition ma, which they sub-divide (2). They are likely to be medieval or post medieval in origin, although a later date is possible.
The features are clearly visible as earthworks under pasture on Google Earth imagery of 2012 (2) and are still visible on current Google Imagery (3). The features were digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 1306 9604 (point) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19NW |
| Civil Parish | Hurn; Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: MDO39542
Record last edited
Oct 13 2017 12:07PM