Monument record MDO41042 - Post medieval drainage system, Wimborne Minster
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Summary
Ditched linear features to the west of Poole Road are visible on aerial photographs. The features are presumed to be part of a post medieval drainage system. They were digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
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Full Description
Ditched linear features to the west of Poole Road, Wimborne Minster, are visible on aerial photographs (1).
The features are narrow and retilinear in form and comprise a number of longer ditched linears with shorter linears offsetting these. The features are situated within historic enclosures on the east bank of the River Allan between the main river channel and Poole Road.
The features are presumed to be part of a post medieval drainage system.
The site is still open ground on current Google Earth imagery and the features are still visible. They were digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO16001 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 12-DEC-46. RAF/CPE/UK/1893 RS 4156-7.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 0129 9949 (point) (5 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09NW |
| Civil Parish | Wimborne Minster; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 27 2020 11:54AM