Monument record MDO29183 - Undated extractive pits, Polar Wood, Church Knowle
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Summary
Two low hollows, possibly the sites of extractive pits of uncertain date, are visible as low earthworks on lidar to the north-west of Polar Wood.
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Full Description
Two low hollows, 23m across, are visible as low earthworks on lidar to the north-west of Polar Wood. The features are considered likely to be extractive pits of uncertain date. The site was digitally mapped as part of the the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
<1> Channel Coastal Observatory, 25-FEB-2009, Lidar (Aerial Photograph). SDO12879.
<2> Channel Coastal Observatory, 23-MAR-2008, Lidar (Photograph). SDO12878.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9358 7895 (120m by 67m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY97NW |
| Civil Parish | Church Knowle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 16 2013 12:19PM
