Monument record MDO31965 - Post medieval chalk pits, Marley Wood House, Winfrith Newburgh
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Summary
Two small pits lying within the celtic field system described in MDO8313 to the south of Marley Wood House. They are visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs and considered to be associated with post medieval chalk extraction.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Two small pits lying within the celtic field system described in MDO8313 to the south of Marley Wood House. They are visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs and considered to be associated with post medieval chalk extraction. (1-2). The site was digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1821 2434-5 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13820.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 19-APR-1982, OS/82047 482-3 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13803.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 81259 82268 (65m by 247m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY88SW |
| Civil Parish | Winfrith Newburgh; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 17 2014 11:59AM
