Monument record MDO20711 - Manor Farm: circular pit
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Summary
A circular feature is visible as an earthwork depression with an outer bank on aerial photographs, probably post medieval in origin.
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Full Description
A circular feature, 14m in diameter, is visible as an earthwork depression with an outer bank on aerial photographs. It is located within a probable medieval field system (MDO515) and could be an associated feature of this. Alternatively it may be an extractive pit or dew pond of post medieval origin. {1}
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO10775 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 1049-51.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 72869 86722 (17m by 16m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78NW |
| Civil Parish | Broadmayne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: MDO20711
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: 454066
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 78 NW 38
Record last edited
Aug 19 2009 5:31PM