Monument record MWX4210 - Historic or modern canal channel, Round Island, Corfe Castle
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Summary
Two linear banks located either side of a drainage channel are visible on aerial photographs off the southern tip of Round Island. It is possible it could be the remains of a historic or modern canal constructed through the deepening and strengthening of a natural drainage channel.
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Full Description
Canalisation of natural drainage channel, Poole Harbour. Seen on a 2002 AP. (1).
Two linear banks located either side of a natural drainage channel are visible on aerial photographs off the southern tip of Round Island (2). It is possible it could be the remains of a historic or modern canal constructed through the deepening and strengthening of a natural drainage channel. This feature was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). The channel is still visible on the most recent comprehensive imagery available to the project (3).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 98919 87294 (37m by 100m) (7 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98NE |
| Civil Parish | Corfe Castle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 008 385
Record last edited
Dec 4 2013 8:48AM