Monument record MWX278 - Abbotbury Abbey southern precinct boundary
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Summary
Abbotsbury Abbey southern precinct boundary is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs. The double-banked features has previously been interpreted as a hollow way of medieval date.
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Full Description
A rapid examination of air photography suggests the presence of a possible trackway, possibly of Medieval date, visible as earthworks of a hollow between possibly two banks, south of Abbey Barn. (1)
Subsequent examination of RAF air photos dated 1947 and held at DCC suggest that the earthwork described above may have been confused with the southern precinct boundary of St. Peter's Abbey, Abbotsbury. This feature (pref. ref. 1 001 003 K) does appear to comprise a ditch between two banks on the air photos. Alternatively, a possible farm track or slight hollow can be seen running approximately SE from the south side of the abbey tithe barn towards the precinct boundary (2).
Abbotsbury Abbey southern precinct boundary is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs. The double-banked feature has previously been interpreted as a hollow way of Medieval date. The feature was digitally plotted during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project <3>.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX1708 Unpublished document: Miller, Andrew. 1993. RCHME: AP Primary Recording Project.
- <1.1> SWX8195 Aerial Photograph: NMR 4002: 14-7.
- <2> SDO10229 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 09-MAR-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2475/4275. SY5785.
- <3> SDO12183 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 4287-8.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 983900.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 57774 84933 (159m by 67m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY58SE |
| Civil Parish | Abbotsbury; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 001 112
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 58 SE 16
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 983900
Record last edited
Jan 24 2024 6:26AM