Monument record MDO40423 - Historic extraction, Matterley Drove Farm, Woodlands
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Summary
A large amorphous cropmark is visible on aerial photographs to the west of Matterley Drove Farm. It is considered to be a plough-levelled extractive pit, probably of historic origin. The feature was digitally plotted during the Dorset Stour NMP.
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Full Description
A large amorphous cropmark is visible on aerial photographs to the west of Matterley Drove Farm (1-3). It is 95m across and considered to be a plough-levelled extractive pit, probably of historic origin. The feature was digitally plotted during the Dorset Stour NMP.
<1> 18-MAR-1970, NMR 179/177-80 (NMR SU 0208/1) (Aerial Photograph). SDO15731.
<2> National Monuments Record, 18-MAR-1970, NMR 172/183-7 (NMR SU 0209/5) (Aerial Photograph). SDO15730.
<3> John Boyden, 02-JUL-1976, JRB 3097/2 (NMR SU0209/7) (Aerial Photograph). SDO15721.
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Location
| Grid reference | SU 0251 0914 (point) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SU00NW |
| Civil Parish | Woodlands; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 20 2018 6:37PM
