Monument record MDO40590 - Historic field boundaries, Tuckton, Christchurch
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Summary
Ditched linear features at Tuckton, Christchurch, are visible on 1940s aerial photographs. The features are presumed to be historic field boundaries of probable post medieval date, although an earlier origin is possible. The features were digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Ditched linear features at Tuckton, Christchurch, are visible on 1940s aerial photographs (1).
The features comprise narrow perpendicular linear ditches on the north riverbank at Tuckton and are presumed to be historic field boundaries of probable post medieval date, although an earlier origin is possible.
The site is adjacent to a modern marina and under trees on current Google Earth imagery. The features are no longer visible. They were digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 11-OCT-45, RAF/106G/T/10 FV 7297-8 (Aerial Photograph). SDO15885.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO15885 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 11-OCT-45. RAF/106G/T/10 FV 7297-8.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 1488 9235 (point) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SW |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 10 2018 4:32PM
