Monument record MDO30737 - Post medieval extractive pits, Kingston, Corfe Castle
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Summary
Low hollows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs in the field to the west of The Lodge, Kingston. They are considered to be the result of small-scale limestone quarry dating to the 19th century.
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Full Description
Low hollows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs in the field to the west of The Lodge, Kingston (1). They are considered to be the result of small-scale limestone quarry dating to the 19th century. The features are still extant on the most recent Google Earth imagery and were digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 20-MAR-1945, RAF 106G/LA187 4011-2 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13377.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13377 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 20-MAR-1945. RAF 106G/LA187 4011-2.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 95548 79801 (153m by 25m) (5 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY97NE |
| Civil Parish | Corfe Castle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 1 2014 11:42AM
