Monument record MDO37777 - Historic field boundary or trackway, Malplash Court, Melplash, Netherbury
Please read our guidance about the use of Dorset Historic Environment Record data.
Summary
Two parallel features are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs and lidar imagery in the field to the north west of Melplash Court. They are likely to be field boundaries or a trackway of medieval or later date and were digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Two linear features are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs in fields to the west of Barbridge Coppice, Melplash (1). This area has suffered from 20th century boundary removal since the OS 1st edition map. These features are considered likely to be field boundaries of medieval or later date. The features were digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.
<1> Royal Air Force, 09-MAR-1948, RAF/CPE/UK/2475 4158-9 (Aerial Photograph). SDO14439.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO14439 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 09-MAR-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2475 4158-9.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 48091 98682 (point) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49NE |
| Civil Parish | Netherbury; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 10 2021 2:19PM
