Monument record MDO48433 - Possible post medieval quarry, Cerne Abbas
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Summary
An irregular area of disturbed ground in a field on the northwest side of Cerne Abbas is visible as an earthwork on 1940s aerial photographs. The feature is considered to possibly be a post medieval quarry and was digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Cerne and Piddle Valleys AIM project.
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Full Description
An irregular area of disturbed ground in a field on the northwest side of Cerne Abbas is visible as an earthwork on 1940s aerial photographs [1]. The feature is considered to possibly be a post medieval quarry and was digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Cerne and Piddle Valleys AIM project. It is still visible on lidar imagery but is developed for residential use.
<1> Royal Air Force, 11-APR-1947, RAF/CPE/UK/1974 FS 2377 (Aerial Photograph). SDO20883.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO20883 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 11-APR-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1974 FS 2377.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 6628 0135 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST60SE |
| Civil Parish | Cerne Abbas; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 20 2024 4:30PM
