Monument record MDO39888 - Historic lynchets, possible drainage system, Brockington Farm, Woodlands
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Summary
Parallel scarped lynchets visible to the southwest of Brockington Farm on 1940s aerial photographs may be associated with an historic drainage system of medieval or post medieval origin. The features are located to the northwest and downslope of the deserted medieval settlement of Knowlton (MDO6412). The features were digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Parallel scarped lynchets visible to the southwest of Brockington Farm on 1940s aerial photographs may be associated with an historic drainage system of medieval or post medieval origin (1). The features are located to the northwest and downslope of the deserted medieval settlement of Knowlton (MDO6412).
The features are no longer visible on current Google Earth imagery.
The features were digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO15645 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 20-MAR-45. RAF/106G/LA/187 RS 4102-3.
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Location
| Grid reference | SU 0155 1031 (point) (110 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SU01SW |
| Civil Parish | Woodlands; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 7 2018 1:29PM