Monument record MDO39903 - Early 20th century earthworks, David's Cross, Horton

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Summary

A double-curve of what appears to be topsoil removal is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken between 1945 and 1946 at David's Cross. The feature is approximately 450m long and of uncertain function. It may relate to early 20th century extraction or be of military origin. The site was digitally plotted during the Dorset Stour NMP.

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Full Description

A double-curve of what appears to be topsoil removal is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken between 1945 and 1946 at David's Cross (1-2). The feature is approximately 450m long and of uncertain function. It may relate to early 20th century extraction or be of military origin, a small circular structure immediately to the west may be a realted feature. The site was digitally plotted during the Dorset Stour NMP.


<1> Royal Air Force, 29-SEP-1945, RAF/CPE/UK/850 V 5017-8 (Aerial Photograph). SDO15598.

<2> Royal Air Force, 12-DEC-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1893 RP 3088-9 (Aerial Photograph). SDO15595.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 29-SEP-1945. RAF/CPE/UK/850 V 5017-8.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 12-DEC-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1893 RP 3088-9.

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Location

Grid reference SU 0662 0730 (point) (3 map features)
Map sheet SU00NE
Civil Parish Horton; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Feb 14 2018 1:26PM

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