Monument record MDO31737 - Deserted medieval settlement earthworks, Povington, Tyneham, Purbeck
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Summary
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Full Description
Extensive earthworks associated with the deserted settlement of Povington are visible on aerial photographs to the west of Povington Farm (1-3). The site is part of East Holme Range and cut by modern military tracks. It is still partially visible on the most recent Google Earth imagery and was digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck NMP.
<1> Royal Air Force, 27-MAR-1945, RAF 106G/LA/105 1030-1 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13717.
<2> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1824 4238-9 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13711.
<3> Royal Air Force, 27-MAR-1945, RAF 106G/LA/200 2049-50 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13714.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 88190 82029 (565m by 547m) (54 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY88SE |
| Civil Parish | Steeple with Tyneham; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 11 2014 12:04PM
