Monument record MDO41149 - Post medieval trackways, Knighton Heath, Poole

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Summary

Ditched curvilinear features on Knighton Heath are visible on 1940's aerial photographs. The features are presumed to be historic trackways and/or possibly roads of probable post medieval to early 20th century date. They were digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.

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Full Description

Ditched curvilinear features on Knighton Heath are visible on 1940s aerial photographs (1). The features are part of a wider network of similar features on Knighton Heath presumed to be historic trackways of probable post medieval date. The trackways in this location - the north eastern area of Knighton Heath as it was in 1945 - link between a series of post medieval extractive pits. They are quite substantial features and in places there are suggestions of wheel ruts, suggesting vehicular use. This indicates probable use into the 20th century and perhaps a purpose linked more specifically to extractive activity I this area. The site is under modern housing development on current Google Earth imagery and the features are no longer visible. They were digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 08-MAR-45. RAF/106G/LA/163 RP 3023-4.

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Location

Grid reference SZ 0457 9618 (point) (18 map features)
Map sheet SZ09NW
Unitary Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Dec 7 2021 11:15AM

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