Monument record MDO25581 - Post-medieval sand pit, Portesham Farm

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A sand pit is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs. It is considered likely to be post medieval in origin.

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A sand pit is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs {1-3}. 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, 17-1-1947, RAF/CPE/UK/1934 1067-9 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11909.

<2> 25-4-1968, NMR OS/68078 001-3 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11896.

<3> 30-11-1980, MAL 3880 176-78 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11899.

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-1-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 1067-9.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: 25-4-1968. NMR OS/68078 001-3.
  • <3> Aerial Photograph: 30-11-1980. MAL 3880 176-78.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 61126 85819 (36m by 49m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SY68NW
Civil Parish Portesham; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Oct 29 2024 1:38PM

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