Methodology - Introduction
The starting point for the Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs Historic Landscape Characterisation is the present day landscape as observed on modern maps and aerial photographs. We are looking to record the historic landscape character of the landscape which can be seen today.
The primary product is a computerised map created in GIS (Geographical Information System) attached to a table of data.
This section outlines the methodology adopted for the Historic Landscape Characterisation.