Monument record MDO39705 - Historic field boundaries, Sopley, Hurn
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Summary
Ditched linear boundaries to the southeast of Tole Cottage, Sopley, are visible on 1940s aerial photographs. The features are likely to be field boundaries of post medieval in origin, although an earlier date is also possible. The features were digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Ditched linear boundaries to the southeast of Tole Cottage, Sopley, are visible on 1940s aerial photographs (1). The features are likely to be field boundaries of post medieval in origin, although an earlier date is also possible. In common with other field boundaries along this section of the west bank of the River Avon, the boundaries may also have been in the form of banked drainage channels.
The features are no longer visible on current Google Earth imagery. They were digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP.
<1> Royal Air Force, 26-MAR-48, RAF/CPE/UK/2548 V 5161-2 (Aerial Photograph). SDO15574.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO15574 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 26-MAR-48. RAF/CPE/UK/2548 V 5161-2.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 1453 9737 (point) (7 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19NW |
| Civil Parish | Hurn; Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: MDO39542
Record last edited
Nov 6 2017 1:46PM
