Monument record MDO31544 - Post medieval extractive pit, Corfe Common, Corfe Castle
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Summary
A pit is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Corfe Common, Corfe Castle. It is considered likely to be the remains of a post medieval extractive pit, probably associated with the extraction of sand or gravel.
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Full Description
A pit is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Corfe Common, Corfe Castle (1). It is considered likely to be the remains of a post medieval extractive pit, probably associated with the extraction of sand or gravel. This feature was digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck mapping project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 18-FEB-1970, RAF 58/0254 0022 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13680.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13680 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 18-FEB-1970. RAF 58/0254 0022.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9572 8086 (12m by 14m) (2 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 13 2014 1:58PM
