Monument record MDO39248 - Post Medieval extraction, Lions Hill, Ashley Heath, St Leonards and St Ives
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Summary
Two small hollows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1945 on Lions Hill, to the west of Ashley Heath. The features are considered likely to be of post medieval or early 20th century date; probably extractive pits. The features were digitally plotted during the Dorset Stour NMP.
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Full Description
Two small hollows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1945 on Lions Hill, to the west of Ashley Heath (1). The features are considered likely to be of post medieval or early 20th century date; probably extractive pits. The area is under scrubby heathland on recent aerial photographs. The site is no longer visible but no accessment could be made as the the current condition of the monument. The site was digitally plotted during the Dorset Stour NMP.
<1> Royal Air Force, 20-MAR-1945, RAF 106G/LA187 RP 3057-8 (Aerial Photograph). SDO15258.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO15258 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 20-MAR-1945. RAF 106G/LA187 RP 3057-8.
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Location
| Grid reference | SU 10550 04029 (point) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SU10SW |
| Civil Parish | St Leonards and St Ives; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 27 2017 11:19AM
