Monument record MDO49720 - Possible post medieval sand pits, Child Okeford
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Summary
Two possible post medieval extractive pits are visible as shallow earthworks to the northeast of Child Okeford on Environment Agency lidar imagery. The bedrock geology here is sandstone and the features are situated close to a group of post medieval sand pits to the southeast. They are considered to be possible sand pits as well and were digitally plotted during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
Two possible post medieval extractive pits are visible as shallow earthworks to the northeast of Child Okeford on Environment Agency lidar imagery (EA 2018). The bedrock geology here is sandstone and the features are situated close to a group of post medieval sand pits to the southeast. They are considered to be possible sand pits as well and were digitally plotted during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
Environment Agency, xx-xxx-2018, Environment Agency National Lidar Programme DTM 1M (Aerial Photograph). SDO21483.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SDO21483 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. xx-xxx-2018. Environment Agency National Lidar Programme DTM 1M.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 8422 1354 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST81SW |
| Civil Parish | Child Okeford; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 1 2025 10:16AM
