Monument record MDO31149 - Post medieval clay extraction, Creech Heath, Church Knowle
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Summary
Extensive earthworks associated with the 19th and 20th century clay workings on Creech Heath. Pits, spoil heaps and buildings are visible as earthworks and extant structures on aerial photographs taken in 1946.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Extensive earthworks associated with the 19th and 20th century clay workings on Creech Heath. Pits, spoil heaps and buildings are visible as earthworks and extant structures on aerial photographs taken in 1946 (1). Many of the features are still visible on the most recent Google Earth inagery. The site was digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck NMP.
<1> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1821 4411-2 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13469.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13469 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 4411-2.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 92456 83640 (point) (70 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98SW |
| Civil Parish | Church Knowle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 21 2024 8:25AM
