Monument record MDO41257 - Possible medieval field boundary, Knighton House, Poole
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Summary
A banked linear feature to the northeast of Knighton House is visible on 1940s aerial photographs. The feature is presumed to be a historic field boundary of possible medieval origin, although a later date is possible. It was digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
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Full Description
A banked linear feature to the northeast of Knighton House is visible on 1940s aerial photographs (1).
The features comprises a short section of narrow curvilinear bank that encloses a small projection of land formed by a curve in the Stour River. The curvilinear form of the feature suggests a historic field boundary of possible medieval date, although a later origin is also possible.
The feature is still visible on a 2014 aerial photograph (2). It was digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 0577 9777 (point) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09NE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 6 2020 10:39AM
