Monument record MDO39753 - Possible 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 (1). 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 (2).
<1> Royal Air Force, 12-DEC-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1893 RS 4089-90 (Aerial Photograph). SDO15608.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 16-MAY-1966, OS/66162 V 021-3 (Aerial Photograph). SDO15609.
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Location
| Grid reference | SU 0797 0696 (point) (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
Jan 23 2018 1:11PM
