Monument record MDO31464 - Post medieval or early modern quarry, Challow Hill, Corfe Castle
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Summary
A group of pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of the lower south-west slope of Challow Hill, Corfe Castle. They are considered likely to be the remains of a post medieval or early modern quarry.
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Full Description
A group of pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of the lower south-west slope of Challow Hill, Corfe Castle (1). They are considered likely to be the remains of a post medieval or early modern quarry. These features were digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project. Current OS mapping and recent aerial photographs show this area has now been levelled for use as a car park.
<1> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1821 2405-06 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13667.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13667 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 2405-06.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9636 8216 (45m by 25m) (5 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98SE |
| Civil Parish | Corfe Castle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 8 2014 11:21AM
