Monument record MDO45654 - Post medieval field boundary, Lytchett Matravers
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Summary
A banked linear feature is visible to the east of Lytchett Matravers as an earthwork on 1940s aerial photographs. The feature is considered likely to be a historic field boundary of potentially post medieval origin. It is not shown on the OS historic mapping but may pre-date boundaries associated with early 20th century allotments at his location, documented on the OS 2nd Edition map. The feature was digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM project.
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Full Description
A banked linear feature is visible to the east of Lytchett Matravers as an earthwork on 1940s aerial photographs [1]. The feature is considered likely to be a historic field boundary of potentially post medieval origin. It is not shown on the OS historic mapping but may pre-date boundaries associated with early 20th century allotments at his location, documented on the OS 2nd Edition map. The feature was digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 17-JAN-1947, RAF/CPE/UK/1934 FS 2140 (Aerial Photograph). SDO19436.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO19436 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 FS 2140.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 9553 9557 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY99NE |
| Civil Parish | Lytchett Matravers; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 20 2023 4:42PM
