Monument record MDO45332 - Post Medieval tree enclosure ring, Long Crichel
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Summary
A Post Medieval tree enclosure ring is visible as earthworks and trees on aerial photographs. The site comprises an oval enclosure which is defined by a narrow bank and is orientated south-west / north-east. It measures circa 66m long by 26m wide. Trees fill the oval enclosure on the 1887 Ordnance Survey map. A similar tree enclosure ring was situated circa 600m to the west but has been levelled by ploughing.
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Full Description
A Post Medieval tree enclosure ring is visible as earthworks and trees on aerial photographs. The site comprises an oval enclosure which is centred at ST 9619 1001. The oval is defined by a narrow bank and is orientated south-west / north-east. It measures 66m long by 26m wide. Trees fill the oval enclosure on the 1887 Ordnance Survey map. A similar tree enclosure ring was situated circa 600m to the west but has been levelled by ploughing (see ST 91 SE 254 / UID: 1481394). <1>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO18350 Aerial Photograph: Cambridge University Collection of Aerial Photography. 23-JAN-1976. CUCAP BWK60-BWK61.
- <2> SDO12459 Unpublished document: Bishop, Sharon. 2009. Tarrant Launceston 15 & Environs. Aerial Photograph Survey & Analysis. Object Number: MD002384.
- <3>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1481451. [Mapped feature: #634806 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 9619 1001 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST91SE |
| Civil Parish | Long Crichel; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 91 SE 260
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1481451
Record last edited
Jan 25 2023 4:20PM