Monument record MDO33069 - Port Field, Christchurch
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Summary
Port Field, one of the common fields of Christchurch.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Port Field was one of the common fields of Christchurch, probably of medieval orgin. It is shown on the OS 1st edn 25in map (1871) (1) but was enclosed by an award of 1878 (2). Much of it was subsequently built over, excepting a 'stint ground' for grazing and a recreation ground.
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1864, 1886, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch one (Map). SDO10239.
<2> Page, W, ed, 1912, History of the County of Hampshire (Victoria County History) 5, Vol 5, pp 83-101 (Monograph). SDO13953.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 1514 9336 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 9 2015 3:12PM
