Monument record MDO45654 - Post medieval field boundary, Lytchett Matravers
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Summary
A banked linear feature is visible to the east of Lytchett Matravers as an earthwork on 1940s aerial photographs. The feature is considered likely to be a historic field boundary of potentially post medieval origin. It is not shown on the OS historic mapping but may pre-date boundaries associated with early 20th century allotments at his location, documented on the OS 2nd Edition map. The feature was digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM project.
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Full Description
A banked linear feature is visible to the east of Lytchett Matravers as an earthwork on 1940s aerial photographs [1]. The feature is considered likely to be a historic field boundary of potentially post medieval origin. It is not shown on the OS historic mapping but may pre-date boundaries associated with early 20th century allotments at his location, documented on the OS 2nd Edition map. The feature was digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM project.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO19436 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 FS 2140.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 9553 9557 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY99NE |
| Civil Parish | Lytchett Matravers; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 20 2023 4:42PM
