Monument record MDO32598 - Orchard and alder bed, Frogmore Hill, Chideock
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Summary
An orchard and (later) alder bed shown on historic maps.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
The 1st (1889) (1) and 2nd (2) (1903) edn OS 25in maps show a narrow plot alongside a stream with the convention for an orchard. However, the 3rd edn (3) (1929) labels the site 'Alder Bed', suggesting that it was then producing osiers for basketry.
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1864, 1886, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch one (Map). SDO10239.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1900, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch two (Map). SDO11594.
<3> Ordnance Survey, 1923-33, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch three (Map). SDO11595.
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Finds (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 4335 9193 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49SW |
| Civil Parish | Chideock; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 7 2015 4:29PM
