Monument record MDO25621 - Wyke Wood, extractive pits and spoil
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Summary
Several extractive pits or hollows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs to the south and east of Wyke Wood. They are considered to be of post medieval or early 20th century origin.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Several extractive pits or hollows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs to the south and east of Wyke Wood. They are considered to be of post medieval or early 20th century origin. A group of possible spoil heaps are also visible at the south-east end of the wood {1-2}. The features were digitally plotted during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1824 4294-5 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11497.
<2> 01-FEB-1968, MAL/0468 011-2 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12124.
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Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6030 8325 (349m by 273m) (10 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68SW |
| Civil Parish | Abbotsbury; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 27 2012 5:33AM
