Monument record MDO44179 - Medieval or later field system, Shapwick
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Summary
A bank and ditched field system of medieval or post medieval date is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs to the north of the River Stour at Shapwick. In places it is associated with parallel linears which are likely to be drainage ditches. The system was digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M Project.
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Full Description
A bank and ditched field system of medieval or post medieval date is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs to the north of the River Stour at Shapwick. In places it is associated with parallel linears which are likely to be drainage ditches. The system was digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M Project, it covers an area of approximately 32 hectares.
<1> Royal Air Force, 17-JAN-1947, RAF/CPE/UK/1934 FP 1104 (Aerial Photograph). SDO18432.
<2> Environment Agency, 16-NOV-2021, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO18034.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 9282 0205 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST90SW |
| Civil Parish | Shapwick; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 13 2024 1:13PM
