Monument record MDO30247 - Post medieval to early modern gravel pit, Worgret Heath, Arne
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Summary
A pit is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Worgret Heath, Arne. It is considered likely to be the remains of a post medieval or early modern gravel pit.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A pit is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Worgret Heath, Arne (1-2). It is considered likely to be the remains of a post medieval or early modern gravel pit. This feature was digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project. It is not clearly visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial photographs available to the project, this area now being under dense scrub.
<1> Royal Air Force, 10-FEB-1945, RAF 106G/LA/128 7093-94 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13188.
<2> Royal Air Force, 10-FEB-1945, RAF 106G/LA/128 7094-95 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13224.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 8954 8705 (49m by 39m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY88NE |
| Civil Parish | Arne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 11 2014 4:33PM
