Monument record MDO48532 - 19th or early 20th century extractive pit, Puddleton Down
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Summary
An unannotated hollow is marked on the OS 5th edition map on Puddleton Down. It is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery and was digitally recorded during the Dorset Upper Cerne and Piddle AIM Project. It is considered likely to be a 19th or early 20th century extractive pit.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
An unannotated hollow is marked on the OS 5th edition map on Puddleton Down <1>. It is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery and was digitally recorded during the Dorset Upper Cerne and Piddle AIM Project <2>. It is considered likely to be a 19th or early 20th century extractive pit.
<1> Ordnance Survey, xx-xxx-1955, Ordnance Survey Epocha5_2500 (Map). SDO18568.
<2> Environment Agency, 15-DEC-2023, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO20691.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 7536 9750 (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 6:35PM
