Monument record MDO40790 - Possible post medieval trackways, Pilford, Colehill
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Summary
Ditched linear features in fields to the east of Pilford, Colehill, are visible on aerial photographs. The features may be trackways of post medieval date, possibly relict features from an area of former heathland. They may alternatively, however, be natural in origin. The features were digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Ditched linear features in fields to the east of Pilford, Colehill, are visible on 1940s aerial photographs (1).
The features comprise narrow and closely parallel ditches and may be trackways of post medieval date, possibly relict features from an area of former heathland. The definition of these features is poor, however, and they may alternatively be natural in origin.
The features are within still open fields on current Google Earth imagery but are not visible. Theywere digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO15942 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 12-DEC-46. RAF/CPE/UK/1893 RP 3106-7.
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Location
| Grid reference | SU 0425 0185 (point) (6 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SU00SW |
| Civil Parish | Colehill; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment
Record last edited
Apr 27 2018 11:30AM