Monument record MDO41090 - Probable historic field boundaries, Merley, Poole
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Summary
Banked and ditched linear features at Merley are visible on aerial photographs. The features are considered likely to be historic field boundaries of possible post medieval date, although an earlier origin is possible. They were digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
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Full Description
Banked and ditched linear features at Merley are visible on 1940s aerial photographs (1 and 2).
The features are narrow and rectilinear in form; the ditched linear has a slightly more sinuous character. They are considered likely to be historic field boundaries of probable post medieval date, although an earlier origin is possible.
The site is partially developed land and partially school playing field on current Google Earth imagery . The banked linear is still visible within the playing field. The features were digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 0189 9844 (point) (5 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09NW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 6 2020 11:33AM