Monument record MDO30362 - Historic trackways, Burton Heath, Wool
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Summary
A series of trackways of medieval or later date are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1946. The features run roughly NW-SE, to the north of the disused Southamption to Dorchester railway and are possibly an extension of those described in MDO30339.
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Full Description
A series of trackways of medieval or later date are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken by the Royal Air Force in 1946. The features run roughly NW-SE, to the north of the disused Southamption to Dorchester railway and are possibly an extension of those described in MDO30339. 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 81383 87691 (66m by 85m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY88NW |
| Civil Parish | Wool; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 22 2026 3:35PM
