Monument record MDO41052 - Probable post medieval trackways, Parks Farm, Leigh, Wimborne Minster
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Summary
Ditched linear features in a field to the south and southeast of Park Farm are visible on 1940s aerial photographs. The features are considered likely to be historic trackways of probable post medieval origin, although some may alternatively be post medieval drainage ditches. They were digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Ditched linear features in a field to the south and southeast of Park Farm are visible on 1940s aerial photographs (1).
The features comprise a series of linear and curvilinear interlinking ditches that are consiudered likely to be historic trackways of probable post medieval origin, although some may alternatively be post medieval drainage ditches.
The site is still open fields on current Google Earth imagery but the features are no longer visible. They were digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO16008 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 12-DEC-46. RAF/CPE/UK/1893 RS 4158-9.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 0314 9960 (point) (12 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
May 24 2018 2:44PM
