Monument record MDO25707 - Post-medieval trackway, Portesham
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Summary
A linear bank is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs. It appears to lead to an extractive pit and is considered likely to be the remains of a trackway of post-medieval origin.
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Full Description
A linear bank is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs {1}. It appears to lead to an extractive pit (MDO25565) and is considered likely to be the remains of a trackway of post-medieval origin. This feature was digitally plotted during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project.
<1> 20-7-1989, NMR OS/89389 152-3 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11904.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO11904 Aerial Photograph: 20-7-1989. NMR OS/89389 152-3.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 60044 86115 (52m by 33m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68NW |
| Civil Parish | Portesham; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 29 2024 1:41PM
