Monument record MDO20496 - Puddletown Forest: pits
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Summary
Extractive pits of post medieval origin, visible as earthworks on aerial photographs.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A number of disused extractive pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs. They are marked as 'Sand Pit' and 'Old Gravel Pit' on the OS 1st Edition Map and are therefore considered to be post medieval in origin.{1}
<1> Royal Air Force, 17-JUL-1958, RAF 58/2516 0031-2 (Aerial Photograph). SDO10703.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO10703 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JUL-1958. RAF 58/2516 0031-2.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 73406 93221 (376m by 360m) (7 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY79SW |
| Civil Parish | Stinsford; Dorset |
| Civil Parish | Puddletown; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 19 2009 5:31PM
