Monument record MDO32429 - Water tank, Cockpit Head, West Lulworth
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Summary
A water tank and possible pond NW of Cockpit Head.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A rectangular feature is shown against the parish boundary between West and East Lulworth on the OS 1st edn 25in map (1889) (1). The 2nd edn (1902) (2) shows the rectangular feature as a structure marked 'Tk', for Tank. A semi-circular hollow immediately to the W may be an earlier dewpond. The features are likely to have been used to water grazing stock.
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1864, 1886, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch one (Map). SDO10239.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1900, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch two (Map). SDO11594.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 8460 8043 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY88SW |
| Civil Parish | West Lulworth; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 4 2014 4:20PM
