Monument record MDO32136 - Prehistoric field boundary, east of South Down Farm, Osmington
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Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A probable late prehistoric field boundary is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of 1949 to the east of South Down Farm, Osmington. The boundary is formed of a spread, curvilinear, bank measuring up to 225 m in length. (1) The feature is not visible on aerial photographs of 2009 and may have been levelled by this time. (2) These features were digitally plotted as part of the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 07-NOV-1949, RAF 541/381 4002-3 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13874.
<2> Dorset County Council, XX-XXX-2009, Dorset CC Vertical Digital Photo Tile (Aerial Photograph). SDO13314.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 7590 8208 (point) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78SE |
| Civil Parish | Osmington; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 7 2014 1:47PM
