Monument record MDO31290 - Medieval or later field boundaries, West Orchard Farm, Church Knowle
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Summary
A series of bank and ditched features are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs to the south of West Orchard Farm. They are considered likely to be the remains of a medieval or later field system or settlement.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A series of bank and ditched features are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs to the south of West Orchard Farm. They are considered likely to be the remains of a medieval or later field system or settlement (1-2). The site is partially visible on recent Google Earth imagery. It was digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck NMP.
<1> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1824 4229-30 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13490.
<2> Royal Air Force, 27-MAR-1945, RAF 106G/LA/200 1022-3 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13495.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 94123 80401 (point) (6 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98SW |
| Civil Parish | Church Knowle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 23 2014 12:42PM
