Monument record MWX4342 - 19th century clay pit, Brownsea Pottery, Brownsea Island, Studland
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Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Clay pits shown on the Ordnance Survey map of 1885, not shown on the map of 1900.
The clay pit is visible as a clear earthwork on aerial photographs taken by the RAF in 1947 and as a less distinct earthwork on photographs of 2008. It measures approximately 170 m by 46 m. This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Ordnance Survey, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch 1, Dorset L.8 Surveyed: 1887, Published: 1889 (Map). SDO10239.
'Clay Pits'
Ordnance Survey, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch 2, Dorset L.8 Revised: 1900, Published: 1901 (Map). SDO11594.
'Old Clay Pits'
Royal Air Force, 17-JAN-1947, RAF/CPE/UK/1930 3047-8 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12692.
Channel Coastal Observatory, 20-JUL-2008, CCO Aerial Photographic Coverage 2008 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12674.
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SDO10239 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch 1. paper. 1:2500. Dorset L.8 Surveyed: 1887, Published: 1889.
- --- SDO11594 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch 2. paper. 1:2500. Dorset L.8 Revised: 1900, Published: 1901.
- --- SDO12674 Aerial Photograph: Channel Coastal Observatory. 20-JUL-2008. CCO Aerial Photographic Coverage 2008.
- --- SDO12692 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1930 3047-8.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0130 8765 (184m by 78m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| 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: 6 019 223
Record last edited
Oct 16 2025 4:55PM
