Monument record MDO48522 - Post medieval extractive pits, Dewlish

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Summary

Three hollows are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery to the southwest of Dewlish Mill. The southernmost of the three is marked as a copse on the 1st edition map. They are all considered likely to be post medieval extractive pits and were digitally recorded during the Dorset Upper Cerne and Piddle AIM Project.

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Full Description

Three hollows are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery to the southwest of Dewlish Mill <1>. The southernmost of the three is marked as a copse on the 1st edition map <2>. They are all considered likely to be post medieval extractive pits and were digitally recorded during the Dorset Upper Cerne and Piddle AIM Project.


<1> Environment Agency, 15-DEC-2023, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO20691.

<2> Environment Agency, 15-DEC-2023, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO20691.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 15-DEC-2023. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 15-DEC-2023. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.

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Location

Grid reference SY 7751 9898 (point)
Map sheet SY79NE
Civil Parish Dewlish; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Oct 20 2024 6:33PM

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