Monument record MDO30964 - Historic extraction, Encombe House, Corfe Castle
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Summary
A series of extractive pits and spoil heaps are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs and lidar along the steep south facing ridge to the north of Encombe House. They are probably associated with medieval or later sand and limestone extraction.
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Full Description
A series of extractive pits and spoil heaps are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs and lidar along the steep south facing ridge to the north of Encombe House (1-2). They are probably associated with medieval or later sand and limestone extraction and were digitally mapped as part of the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.
<1> Channel Coastal Observatory, 23-MAR-2008, Lidar (Photograph). SDO12878.
<2> Royal Air Force, 12-MAY-1946, RAF 3G/TUD/UK/206 (PTI) 5061-2 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13537.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 9435 7880 (point) (50 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY97NW |
| Civil Parish | Corfe Castle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 10 2015 2:47PM
