Monument record MDO39897 - 19th or 20th century drainage ditches, Lower Common, Verwood
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Summary
Linear ditched features are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1947 on Lower Common, Verwood. They are probably post medieval drainage ditches but lie to the north of a known bombing decoy dating to the Second World War and may be associated with it (MDO39839). The features were digitally plotted during the Dorset Stour NMP.
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Full Description
Linear ditched features are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1947 on Lower Common, Verwood (1). They are probably post medieval drainage ditches but lie to the north of a known bombing decoy dating to the Second World War and may be associated with it (MDO39839). The features are still partially extant under trees (2), they were digitally plotted during the Dorset Stour NMP.
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Location
| Grid reference | SU 0972 0693 (point) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SU00NE |
| Civil Parish | Verwood; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 13 2018 9:13PM