Monument record MDO42804 - Post medieval water meadow, Cruxton, Maiden Newton
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Summary
The remains of a post medieval water meadow is visible as earthworks on 1940s aerial photographs and current Lidar imagery on the east side of Cruxton, Maiden Newton. It was digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Frome AIM project.
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Full Description
The remains of a post medieval water meadow is visible as earthworks on 1940s aerial photographs and current Lidar imagery on the east side of Cruxton, Maiden Newton (1,2). A series of linear drainage ditches and two sluices are visible on 1948 aerial photographs, linking in to larger drainage channels, the majority of which are recorded on the OS 1st Edition map (3). Some of the features remain visible on current Lidar imagery (2).
The features were digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Frome AIM project.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 6045 9623 (point) (49 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69NW |
| Civil Parish | Maiden Newton; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 9 2020 3:50PM