Monument record MDO41107 - Probable post medieval field boundaries, Ashington, Poole

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Summary

Ditched linear features in fields to the south of Ashington are visible on aerial photographs. The features are presumed to be historic field boundaries of probable post medieval date, although an earlier origin is possible. They were digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Ditched linear features in fields to the south of Ashington are visible on aerial photographs. (1). The features are narrow and rectilinear in form. They sub-divide irregular historic enclosures recorded on the OS 1st Edition map whose sinuous boundaries are probably medieval in origin (2). The features are presumed to be historic field boundaries of probable post medieval date, although an earlier origin is possible. The site is largely redeveloped ground on current Google Earth imagery and the features are no longer visible.They were digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 12-DEC-46. RAF/CPE/UK/1893 RP 3199-2000.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1864, 1886. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch one. paper. 1:2500.

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Location

Grid reference SZ 0005 9757 (point) (8 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 11:32AM

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