Monument record MDO38042 - Old gravel pit east of Seven Barrows, Wareham St Martin

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Summary

One of two pits shown on the 1st epoch Ordnance Survey map, on which they are described as 'Old Gravel Pits'. Considered most likely to be of early nineteenth-century date, but may be earlier.

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Full Description

Traces of both pits are shown on the 2nd epoch Ordnance Survey map. <2>


<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.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1864, 1886. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch one. paper. 1:2500.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1900. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch two. paper. 1:2500.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 91238 88655 (28m by 50m)
Map sheet SY98NW
Civil Parish Wareham St Martin; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: MWX4463

Record last edited

May 23 2016 4:32PM

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