Monument record MDO31837 - Post medieval to modern sand and gravel pit, Crossways
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A post medieval to modern sand and gravel pit is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of the 1940s to the north of Dick O' Th' Banks Road, Crossways. The site of the pit is now partially built over and partially under a sports field. The pit measured approximately 395 m by 125 m. At least six sub-square shafts are visible on the 1940s photographs ranged over the centre of the pit. (1-2) This feature was digitally plotted as part of the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 17-JAN-1947, RAF/CPE/UK/2018 4020-21 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13772.
<2> Royal Air Force, 11-MAR-1948, RAF/CPE/UK/2491 3002-3 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13769.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 7708 8873 (401m by 128m) (8 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78NE |
| Civil Parish | Crossways; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 29 2024 12:01PM
