Monument record MDO30824 - 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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Type and Period (1)
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 an earthwork on the most recent Google Earth Imagery.
<1> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1821 6407 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13439.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13439 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 6407.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9012 8745 (28m by 16m) (37 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98NW |
| Civil Parish | Arne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 3 2014 1:59PM
