Monument record MDO37560 - Historic drainage ditches, Burbitt Lane, Shipton Gorge
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Summary
Perpendicular linear ditches are are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery to the south of Burbitt Lane, Shipton Gorge. They cut across the field system described in MDO37560 and run into a drainage ditch or stream marked on the OS 1st edition map. The features are considered to be historic drainage ditches and were digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP project.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Perpendicular linear ditches are are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery to the south of Burbitt Lane, Shipton Gorge. They cut across the field system described in MDO37560 and run into a drainage ditch or stream marked on the OS 1st edition map. The features are considered to be historic drainage ditches and were digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP project. (1).
<1> Environment Agency, 2012, Lidar DTM, sy4991sw_dtm_50cm.asc (Aerial Photograph). SDO14118.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO14118 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 2012. Lidar DTM. sy4991sw_dtm_50cm.asc.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 49079 91406 (point) (5 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49SE |
| Civil Parish | Shipton Gorge; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 24 2019 2:29PM
