Monument record MDO40290 - Possible historic trackway, Hill Wood, Edmonsham
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Summary
A ditched linear feature to the southeast of Hill Wood, Edmonsham, is visible as a cropmark on 1940s aerial photographs. The feature is presumed to represent a historic trackway, probably post medieval in date, although an earlier origin is possible. The feature was digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A ditched linear feature to the southeast of Hill Wood, Edmonsham, is visible as a cropmark on 1940s aerial photographs (1).
The curvilinear feature runs southwest to join a historic trackway leading south from Hill Wood, present on the OS 1st Edition map. It also corresponds with a ditched linear on the opposite side of the trackway, which continues on the same alignment (MDO40289). The feature is presumed to represent a historic trackway, probably post medieval in date, although an earlier origin is possible.
The feature was digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO15772 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 25-SEP-45. RAF/106G/UK/842 V 5078-9.
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Location
| Grid reference | SU 0467 1256 (point) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SU01SW |
| Civil Parish | Edmondsham; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 14 2018 9:14AM
