Monument record MDO30339 - Historic trackways, Winfrith Heath, Winfrith Newburgh
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Summary
A series of trackways of medieval or later date are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1947. The features run roughly NW-SE, to the south of the disused Southamption to Dorchester railway.
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Full Description
A series of trackways of medieval or later date are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1946 (Royal Air Force). The features run roughly NW-SE, to the south of the disused Southamption to Dorchester railway. They were digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.
Royal Air Force, 04-Nov-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1821 6422-4 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13240.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SDO13240 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-Nov-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 6422-4.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 81192 87419 (1039m by 676m) (65 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY88NW |
| Civil Parish | Winfrith Newburgh; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 22 2026 3:25PM
