Monument record MDO31170 - Post medieval clay extraction, East Creech, Church Knowle
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Summary
Extensive earthworks associated with 19th and 20th century clay workings lie to the north west of East Creech Farm, Church Knowle. Pits and spoil heaps are visible as earthworks and extant structures on aerial photographs taken in 1945 and 6.
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Extensive earthworks associated with 19th and 20th century clay workings lie to the north west of East Creech Farm, Church Knowle. Pits and spoil heaps are visible as earthworks and extant structures on aerial photographs taken in 1945 and 6 (1-2). Many of the features are still visible on the most recent Google Earth imagery. The site was digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck NMP.
<1> English Heritage, 18-NOV-2005, NMR SZ 0182/1-6 NMR 24137/26-31 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13583.
<2> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1821 2414-15 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13481.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 92616 82755 (point) (6 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98SW |
| Civil Parish | Church Knowle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
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Record last edited
Aug 22 2024 7:49PM
