Monument record MDO46626 - Post medieval extractive pits, Sturminster Marshall
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Summary
A loose concentration of post medieval extractive pits in fields to the southwest of Sturminster Marshall, are visible as earthworks on current Environment Agency lidar imagery. The features are considered likely to be old chalk or gravel pits. They were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM project.
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Full Description
A loose concentration of post medieval extractive pits in fields to the southwest of Sturminster Marshall, are visible as earthworks on current Environment Agency lidar imagery. The features are considered likely to be old chalk or gravel pits. They were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM project.
Environment Agency, 16-NOV-2021, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO18034.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SDO18034 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 16-NOV-2021. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 9427 9937 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY99NW |
| Civil Parish | Sturminster Marshall; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 23 2025 4:03PM
