Monument record MDO30821 - Post medieval quarry, 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 quarry, probably associated with the extraction of sand and gravel.
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Full Description
A pit is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Worgret Heath, Arne (1). It is considered likely to be the remains of a post medieval quarry, probably associated with the extraction of sand and gravel. This feature was digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project. It is still visible as a cropmark on the most recent Google Earth Imagery.
<1> Royal Air Force, 14-MAR-1945, RAF 106G/LA/194 236-38 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13435.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13435 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 14-MAR-1945. RAF 106G/LA/194 236-38.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9011 8730 (40m by 64m) (83 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98NW |
| Civil Parish | Arne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
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Record last edited
Dec 12 2024 3:20PM
