Monument record MDO24703 - Northfield Plantation, hollow
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Summary
An oval hollow, possibly a post medieval or later chalk pit, is visible as a cropmark on aerial photographs and was digitally plotted during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
An oval hollow, measuring 9 x 12 meters, is visible as a cropmark on aerial photographs {1}and was digitally plotted during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project. It is of uncertain date and function, possibly a post medieval or later chalk pit. A tumuli is shown on the modern OS map at this location, although not on any earlier OS maps, suggesting it could be an excavation hollow relating to this feature.
<1> 21-4-1984, NMR OS/84038 394-5 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11858.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO11858 Aerial Photograph: 21-4-1984. NMR OS/84038 394-5.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 60530 87815 (19m by 19m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68NW |
| Civil Parish | Littlebredy; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 27 2012 10:28AM
