Monument record MDO30722 - Post medieval or modern extractive pit, Wareham Forest, Wareham St Martin
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Summary
A extractive pit is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Wareham Forest taken in 1947. It is considered likely to be post modieval or early modern in date. Earthworks associated with this extractive pit are extant on the most recent Google Earth imagery.
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Full Description
A extractive pit is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Wareham Forest taken in 1947 (1). It is one of several similar pits recorded in this area (see also MDO30725-27) and is considered likely to be post modieval or modern in date. Earthworks associated with this extractive pit are extant on the most recent Google Earth imagery. This feature was digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 17-JAN-1947, RAF/CPE/UK/1934 5054 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13407.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13407 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 5054.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9075 8963 (72m by 54m) (99 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98NW |
| Civil Parish | Wareham St Martin; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 1 2014 10:26AM
