Monument record MDO6251 - Ditch, possible medieval property boundary, Mill Lane, Wimborne Minster
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Summary
A ditch running at right angles to Mill Lane was exposed during building works in 1984. The ditch cannot be securely dated, its orientation, shape and dimensions are similar to ditches found on the site of the Crown Hotel, which were interpreted as medieval property boundaries. The Mill Lane ditch may be part of this group.
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Full Description
In 1984 a long trench was excavated on the North side of Hill Lane, and at a right-angle to it, at SU 0100 0007. At a distance of 5.0 m from the building frontage a ditch was exposed in both the West and East sections which may be a Medieval property boundary such as those ditches at the Crown Hotel site (SU 00 NW 96). The ditch was at least 2.0m wide and 1.0m deep. <1>
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Location
| Grid reference | SU 0100 0007 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SU00SW |
| Civil Parish | Wimborne Minster; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 3 025 092
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SU 00 SW 99
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 890356
Record last edited
May 11 2023 5:05PM