Monument record MDO24183 - Extractive pits, Portesham
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Summary
A series of small extractive pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs. They are considered likely to be post medieval in origin.
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Full Description
A series of small extractive pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs {1-2}. The features lie within the prehistoric field system described in MDO2072 and are considered likely to be post medieval in origin. They were digitally plotted during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 17-JAN-1947, RAF/CPE/UK/1934 1070-1 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11672.
<2> Royal Air Force, 17-JAN-1947, RAF/CPE/UK/1934 1071-2 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11629.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 5900 8632 (340m by 504m) (10 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY58NE |
| Civil Parish | Portesham; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 29 2024 12:12PM
