Monument record MDO890 - Post medieval pond, Charlestown, Chickerell
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Summary
Location of The Common Pond, known to have been in existence as early as 1792. A pond is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Charlestown taken in 1947. It is considered likely to be post medieval in date. The pond has now been infilled, this area having since been built over by a modern road.
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Full Description
Location of a The Common Pond, known to have been in existance as early as 1792. Pond has been infilled (1).
A pond is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Charlestown taken in 1947 (2). It is considered likely to be post medieval in date. This feature was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). It is not visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial images available to the project, this area having since been built over by a modern road.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6516 7969 (17m by 17m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Civil Parish | Chickerell; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 033 050
Record last edited
Oct 12 2023 11:47AM
