Monument record MDO20782 - West Knighton Pit: gravel or sand pits
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Summary
A group of pits are visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs. They are probably the sites of post medieval gravel or sand pits.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A group of pits of various sizes are visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs. They are probably the sites of post medieval gravel or sand pits. A survey which took place as part of an evaluation in advance of gravel extraction at this location recorded Bronze Age finds ( MDO2873) and possible archaeological anomalies and so there is potential that these pits are related tosome form of Bronze Age activity or settlement. {1-2}
<1> Royal Air Force, 11-MAR-1948, RAF/CPE/UK/2491 3005-7 (Aerial Photograph). SDO10856.
<2> 1972, DCC 232 0067 (Aerial Photograph). SDO10849.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 74179 88737 (326m by 301m) (47 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78NW |
| Civil Parish | West Knighton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 29 2010 4:00PM
