Monument record MDO29446 - Post medieval extractive pit, Tyneham Cap, Tyneham
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Summary
A pit is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs and Lidar imagery of Tyneham Cap. It is considered likely to be the remains of a post medieval extractive pit.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A pit is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs (1) and Lidar imagey (2) of Tyneham Cap. It is considered likely to be the remains of a post medieval extractive pit. This feature was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). It is still visible as a slight earthwork on the most recent aerial images available to the project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1824 F20 3254-55 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12956.
<2> Channel Coastal Observatory, 25-FEB-2009, Lidar (Aerial Photograph). SDO12879.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 8898 7984 (22m by 15m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY87NE |
| Civil Parish | Steeple with Tyneham; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 9 2013 3:17PM
