Monument record MDO25352 - Ridge Hill, extractive pits

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Summary

A group of three pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs. They are considered likey to be extractive pits of post medieval origin.

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A group of three pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs {1-2}. They are considered likey to be extractive pits of post medieval origin. These features were digitally plotted during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project.


<1> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1824 3293-5 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11893.

<2> Royal Air Force, 17-1-1947, RAF/CPE/UK/1934 1063-5 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11906.

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1824 3293-5.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-1-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 1063-5.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 64312 86174 (101m by 141m) (4 map features)
Map sheet SY68NW
Civil Parish Portesham; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Mar 13 2012 6:24AM

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