Monument record MDO31291 - Medieval or later field boundaries, Bradle Farm, Church Knowle

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Summary

A series of bank and ditched features are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs to the south and east of Bradle Farm. They are considered likely to be the remains of a medieval or later field systems although an earlier origin for some of the features is possible.

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Full Description

A series of bank and ditched features are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs to the south and east of Bradle Farm. They are considered likely to be the remains of a medieval or later field systems although an earlier origin for some of the features is possible. (1-3). The site appears to be plough-levelled and no longer visible on recent Google Earth imagery. It was digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck NMP.


<1> Royal Air Force, 27-MAR-1945, RAF 106G/LA/200 1020-1 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13491.

<2> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1823 4230-1 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13496.

<3> Royal Air Force, 27-MAR-1945, RAF 106G/LA/200 1023-4 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13489.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 27-MAR-1945. RAF 106G/LA/200 1020-1.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1823 4230-1.
  • <3> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 27-MAR-1945. RAF 106G/LA/200 1023-4.

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Location

Grid reference SY 93198 80310 (point) (34 map features)
Map sheet SY98SW
Civil Parish Church Knowle; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Jul 23 2014 12:57PM

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