Monument record MDO37739 - Watermeadows, Thornford Lane, Yetminster
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Summary
Linear earthworks recorded in 2014 in advance of housing development, interpreted as a probable catchwork watermeadow system.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Topographic survey and trial trenching to evaluate a site proposed for development recorded a series of linear banks arranged in a herringbone pattern. These were interpreted as a catchwork water meadow of medieval or post-medieval date; springs to the north of the site support this interpretation.
Good, O, 2014, Land at Thornford Road, Yetminster, Dorset, Archaeological Evaluation and Topographic Survey Report (Unpublished document). SDO13980.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SDO13980 Unpublished document: Good, O. 2014. Land at Thornford Road, Yetminster, Dorset, Archaeological Evaluation and Topographic Survey Report.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 5908 1125 (80m by 307m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST51SE |
| Civil Parish | Yetminster; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 21 2025 3:05PM
