Monument record MDO24895 - Water meadows at Broadwey, Weymouth
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Summary
Post-medieval water meadows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs at Broadwey. The site now lies under modern housing.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A series of parallel drains or leats are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs at Broadwey {1-2}. The features are considered to be the remains of a post medieval water meadow, the site of which now lies under modern housing. The features were digitally plotted during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1824 3331-2 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11972.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 22-MAY-1969, NMR OS/69154/063-4 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12028.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 67348 83474 (365m by 296m) (11 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
May 15 2025 4:21PM
