Monument record MDO38346 - Post medieval extractive pits and quarries, High Bullen, Whitchurch Canonicorum
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Summary
An extensive series of post medieval and early 20th century extractive pits and quarries are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs on High Bullen. A Gravel Pit is marked at SY 4046 94079 on the OS 1st edition map. The quarries were digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
An extensive series of post medieval and early 20th century extractive pits and quarries are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs on High Bullen, the southern end of Hardown Hill (1-2). A Gravel Pit is marked at SY 4046 94079 on the OS 1st edition map. The quarries were digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.
<1> Royal Air Force, 22-JAN-1948, RAF/CPE/UK/2431 RP 3175-6 (Aerial Photograph). SDO14698.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 07-MAR-1971, OS/71006 V 090-10 (Aerial Photograph). SDO14704.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 40576 94133 (point) (497 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49SW |
| Civil Parish | Whitchurch Canonicorum; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY1466182
Record last edited
Jul 25 2019 3:05PM
