Monument record MDO28988 - Post medieval drainage system, west of Wytch Farm, Corfe
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Summary
A group of linear ditches are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs to the west of Wytch Farm. They are considered likely to be the remains of a drainage system of post medieval date.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A group of linear ditches are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs to the west of Wytch Farm (1). They are considered likely to be the remains of a drainage system of post medieval date. They were digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). These features are still partially visible as cropmarks on the most recent comprehensive imagery available to the project (2).
<1> Royal Air Force, 09-MAY-1952, RAF/540/723 F10 5026-27 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12773.
<2> Google Earth, 2013, Google Earth 2013 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12686.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9719 8549 (235m by 253m) (20 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98NE |
| Civil Parish | Corfe Castle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 1 2013 3:32PM
