Monument record MDO25582 - Manfield Shale Pit, Portesham
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Summary
A shale pit is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs. It is considered likely to be post medieval in origin.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A shale pit is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs {1}. 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.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO11909 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-1-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 1067-9.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 60915 85555 (51m by 66m) (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 1:38PM
