Monument record MDO41018 - Probable post medieval trackways, Wimborne Minster
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Summary
Ditched and banked linear features on the Leaze, Wimborne Minster, are visible on 1940s aerial photographs. The features are presumed to be historic trackways of probable post medieval origin, although the linear banks may be earlier in date; possibly associated with the medieval settlement to the north (MDO6244). They were digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Ditched and banked linear features on the Leaze, Wimborne Minster, are visible on 1940s aerial photographs (1).
The features are presumed to be historic trackways of probable post medieval origin although the linear banks may be earlier in date; possibly associated with the medieval settlement to the north (MDO6244)
The site is still open ground on current Google Earth imagery and the features are still visible. They were digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP.
<1> Royal Air Force, 12-DEC-46, RAF/CPE/UK/1893 RS 4155-6 (Aerial Photograph). SDO15997.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO15997 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 12-DEC-46. RAF/CPE/UK/1893 RS 4155-6.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 0084 9953 (point) (11 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09NW |
| Civil Parish | Wimborne Minster; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 4 2023 10:59AM
