Monument record MDO51076 - Course of the post medieval road, Huish Farm, Clifton Maybank
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Summary
The winding route of the road west of Huish Farm was bypassed in the mid-C20, and is visible in aerial photographs.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The original winding route of the lane west of Huish Farm as depicted on the 1st ed OS map was bypassed after 1946, and the old route was still clearly visible in 1972; it is visible in satellite imagery as irregular cropmarks and possibly very low earthworks. <1-4>
<1> Ordnance Survey, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch 1, Dorset XI.7 (Map). SDO10239.
<2> Royal Air Force, 1947, RAF/CPE/UK/1974 3206 (Aerial Photograph). SDO21965.
<3> Dorset Council, 1972, 254/156 (Aerial Photograph). SDO21966.
<4> Google Earth, 16-09-2020, Google Earth 2020 (Aerial Photograph). SDO16840.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO10239 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch 1. paper. 1:2500. Dorset XI.7.
- <2> SDO21965 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1974 3206.
- <3> SDO21966 Aerial Photograph: Dorset Council. 1972. 254/156.
- <4> SDO16840 Aerial Photograph: Google Earth. 16-09-2020. Google Earth 2020.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 5838 1390 (281m by 123m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST51SE |
| Civil Parish | Clifton Maybank; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 18 2026 12:16PM