Monument record MDO40481 - Historic field boundaries, Wimborne St Giles
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Summary
Banked retilinear earthworks on the northwest edge of Wimborne St Giles are visible on current Lidar imagery. The features are considered to be historic field boundaries, probably post medieval in origin although an earlier date is possible. They were digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
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Full Description
Banked retilinear earthworks on the northwest edge of Wimborne St Giles are visible on current Lidar imagery (1).
The features broadly align southeast to northwest along the back boundaries of the cottages along the west side of Coach Road. Some of the features correspond with relict field boundaries indicated only by occasional trees on the OS 1st Edition map (2). The features are considered to be historic field boundaries, probably post medieval in origin although an earlier date is possible.
They were digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
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Location
| Grid reference | SU 0275 1225 (point) (6 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SU01SW |
| Civil Parish | Wimborne St Giles; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 23 2018 3:59PM