Monument record MDO39753 - Post medieval gravel pit, Horton Common, Horton
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Summary
A small hollow is visible on aerial photographs taken in 1946 on Horton Common. It is considered likely to be a post medieval extractive pit and was digitally plotted during the Dorset Stour NMP.
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Full Description
A small hollow is visible on aerial photographs taken in 1946 on Horton Common (Royal Air Force 1946). It is considered likely to be a post medieval extractive pit and was digitally plotted during the Dorset Stour NMP. The feature is not visible on 1966 aerial photographs having been plough-levelled (Ordnance Survey 1966).
Royal Air Force, 12-DEC-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1893 RS 4089-90 (Aerial Photograph). SDO15608.
Ordnance Survey, 16-MAY-1966, OS/66162 V 021-3 (Aerial Photograph). SDO15609.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SU 0796 0696 (34m by 25m) (20 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SU00NE |
| Civil Parish | Horton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 28 2026 4:23PM
