Monument record MDO7883 - Historic hollow way, Grange Farm, Steeple
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A linear hollow way runs east west to the north of Great Wood, Steeple. It probably predates the 18th century landscape park associated with Creech Grange. The feature is 226m long and was visible as earthworks on aerial photographs (1). It was digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1821 2417-18 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13480.
<2> Papworth, M D J, Trust for Wessex Archaeology, 1983, Isle of Purbeck Survey, IOP 343 (Index). SDO147.
‘GRANGE FARM: Linear feature visible on A.P. Possibly a sunken way leading down the slope to E. from the saddle linking Creech Barrow to Ridgeway Hill. Site N. of deciduous woodland – site lies in ley pasture. 7/7/D.’
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 915 821 (point) (6 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98SW |
| Civil Parish | Steeple with Tyneham; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
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Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 018 034
Record last edited
Mar 5 2018 1:56PM
