Monument record MDO43014 - Possible medieval field boundary, Batcombe
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Summary
A banked linear feature is visible as an earthwork on 1940s aerial photographs within fields to the south of Batcombe. The feature may be a historic field boundary of possible medieval origin, although a later date is also possible. It was digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Frome AIM project.
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Full Description
A banked linear feature is visible as an earthwork on 1940s aerial photographs within fields to the south of Batcombe (1). The feature may be a historic field boundary of possible medieval origin, although a later date is also possible. It was digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Frome AIM project.
The feature is still faintly visible on current Google Earth imagery.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO17010 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-48. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 RP 3365-6.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 6179 0447 (point) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST60SW |
| Civil Parish | Batcombe; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 3 2021 2:41PM