Monument record MDO29087 - Post medieval extractive pit, Studland
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Summary
A probable post medieval extractive pit is visible as a cropmark on aerial photographs of 1951 to the east of King Barrow, Studland.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A probable post medieval extractive pit is visible as a cropmark on aerial photographs of 1951 to the east of King Barrow, Studland. The pit is sub-circular and measures 19 m in diameter. (1) The pit may have been used for the extraction of chalk or gravel. This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
<1> Royal Air Force, 31-MAY-1951, RAF 540/515 5002-3 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12813.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO12813 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 31-MAY-1951. RAF 540/515 5002-3.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0475 8200 (29m by 30m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ08SW |
| Civil Parish | Studland; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 23 2013 8:05AM
