Monument record MDO8205 - Post medieval duck decoy ponds, Morden Heath, Wareham St Martin
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Summary
A post medieval duck decoy complex consisting of two ponds, the northern ‘Outer Decoy Pond’, now ‘Old Decoy Pond’, which attracted wildfowl to the area, when they were caught in the southern pond, which was the more traditional Decoy Pond. The decoy complex was built just before 1724, and ceased operation in 1856. Earthwork remains of these post medieval decoy ponds are visible on aerial photographs of Morden Heath.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
The Duck Decoy complex consists of two ponds, the northern ‘Outer Decoy Pond’, now ‘Old Decoy Pond’ (NGR SY 91284 91883) which attracted wildfowl to the area, when they were caught in the southern pond (NGR SY 391320 91329), which was the more traditional Decoy Pond. The decoy complex was built just before 1724, and ceased operation in 1856. <1>
Earthwork remains of these post medieval decoy ponds are visible on aerial photographs of Morden Heath, Wareham St Martin <3>. Remains of another potential decoy pond is also visible just to the south of these ponds (MDO30564). These features were digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO11598 Article in serial: Prendergast E D V. 1986. The History of the Mordon Duck Decoy. Vol 107.
- <2> SWX2721 Scheduling record: DCMS. 2000. Scheduled Monument Notification 2000. 17-May-00.
- <3> SDO13141 Aerial Photograph: Dorset County Council. 2002. VAP.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1320645.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 91277 91642 (201m by 746m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY99SW |
| Civil Parish | Wareham St Martin; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 024 023
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: 1016916
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 99 SW 15
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1320645
Record last edited
Jul 17 2023 2:38PM