Monument record MWX4717 - Post medieval drainage system or water meadow at Preston, Weymouth

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Summary

An extensive post medieval drainage system or water meadow visible as earthworks on aerial photographs.

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Full Description

The above site was reinterpreted as an extensive post medieval drainage system or water meadow. The parallel leats are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs {2} and were digitally plotted during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Digital archive: Anon. 1940. 1940s APs. AP40_370000E_83000N.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 4451-2.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 7056 8255 (444m by 414m) (51 map features)
Map sheet SY78SW
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 002 612

Record last edited

Feb 3 2014 12:28PM

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