Monument record MDO25563 - Post medieval chalk pit, Portesham Hill
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Summary
A quarry pit is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs {1-2}. It is considered likely to be post medieval in origin.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A quarry pit is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs {1-2}. It is considered likely to be post medieval in origin. This feature was digitally plotted during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1824 3299-3300 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11849.
<2> Royal Air Force, 17-1-1947, RAF/CPE/UK/1934 1063-5 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11906.
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Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 60167 86432 (44m by 48m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68NW |
| Civil Parish | Portesham; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 29 2024 1:35PM
