Monument record MDO41440 - Historic field boundary, Henbury House, Sturminster Marshall
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Summary
A banked linear feature to the west of Henbury House, Sturminster Marshall, is visible on current Lidar imagery. The feature is considered likely to be a historic field boundaries, possibly medieval in date although a later origin is also possible. It was digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
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Full Description
A banked linear feature to the west of Henbury House, Sturminster Marshall, is visible on current Lidar imagery (1).
The feature is broad and slightly curvilinear in form. It is located in open parkland to the west of Henbury House and extends on a braodly SSW to NNE axis for approximately 180m. It is on the same alignment as a further banked linear to the east (MDO41436). It also possibly abuts a banked linear to the west, also visible on current Lidar imagery and recorded under MDO41439 (1).
The feature is considered likely to be a historic field boundary, possibly medieval in date although a later origin is also possible
It was digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO16012 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. xxx-xxx-2015. Geomatics Lidar DSM 50cm.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 9527 9838 (point) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY99NE |
| Civil Parish | Sturminster Marshall; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 22 2018 4:32PM