Monument record MDO40948 - Possible post medieval dewpond, Sheepcroft Farm, Holt

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Summary

A ditched sub-circular feature in the corner of a field to the west of Sheepcroft Farm is visible on 1940s aerial photographs. The feature is considered to be a possible post medieval dewpond. It was digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

A ditched sub-circular feature in the corner of a field to the west of Sheepcroft Farm is visible on 1940s aerial photographs (1).

The feature is 6.5m by 5.5m and is considered to be a possible post medieval dewpond.

The site is still fields on current Google Earth imagery but the feature is no longer visible. It was digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.


<2> Royal Air Force, 28-MAY-47, RAF/CPE/UK/2102 RS 4235-6 (Aerial Photograph). SDO15976.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 28-MAY-47. RAF/CPE/UK/2102 RS 4235-6.

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Location

Grid reference SU 0349 0357 (point) (3 map features)
Map sheet SU00SW
Civil Parish Holt; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

May 15 2018 12:58PM

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