Monument record MDO45671 - Post medieval to early 20th century pond, Lytchett Matravers
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Summary
A pond and associated drainage channel is visible as ditched and banked earthworks to the east of Lytchett Matravers on 1940s aerial photographs. The feature corresponds with a pond documented on the OS 1st Edition map - the drainage channel is not documented until the OS a5-2500 Epoch map, dated 1955, suggesting this may be an early 20th century addition. The features were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM project.
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Full Description
A pond and associated drainage channel is visible as ditched and banked earthworks to the east of Lytchett Matravers on 1940s aerial photographs [1]. The feature corresponds with a pond documented on the OS 1st Edition map - the drainage channel is not documented until the OS a5-2500 Epoch map, dated 1955, suggesting this may be an early 20th century addition [2, 3]. The features were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM project. Part of the banked drainage channel is still visible on 2021 APGB imagery, the pond may survive but is under tree cover.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 9544 9505 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY99NE |
| Civil Parish | Lytchett Matravers; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 21 2023 11:23AM
