Monument record MDO40517 - Historic field boundaries, Burton
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Summary
Ditched and banked linear earthworks at Burton are visible on 1940s aerial photographs. The features are considered to be historic field boundaries of medieval or post medieval origin. The features were digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Ditched and banked linear earthworks at Burton are visible on 1940s aerial photographs (1and 2).
The features divide historic enclosures whch are narrow and irregular in character with slightly curving boundaries. These enclosures are present on the Os 1st Edition map and are likely to be medieval in origin, although a later date is possible. The features are considered to be historic field boundaries and may also be medieval and/or post medieval in date.
The features are no longer visible on current Google Earth imagery. They were digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 1662 9409 (point) (12 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SE |
| Civil Parish | Burton; Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 28 2018 9:52AM