Monument record MWX3078 - Brownsea Island: Peat Pits
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Summary
Peat pits shown on Taylor's map of 1770.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Peat pits on Brownsea Island, shown on Taylor's map of 1770. (1)
<1> Papworth, M, 1992, Brownsea Island, Dorset. Wessex region, 112,457 (Unpublished document). SWX1390.
Two peat pits are shown on Isaac Taylor’s map of 1770 (DCRO photocopy 1/1). They lay on the north side of the stream within an enclosed field. The site lies within a pasture enclosure called peat field in 1853 (D263/T1). On the ground there are excavations which may be the remains of peat pits. Visited 2/3/1988.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX1390 Unpublished document: Papworth, M. 1992. Brownsea Island, Dorset. Wessex region. 112,457.
Finds (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 019 882 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ08NW |
| Civil Parish | Studland; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 019 150
Record last edited
Feb 14 2019 12:06PM
