Monument record MDO20800 - West Knighton: sand and gravel pits

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Summary

A group of five pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs. They are probably the sites of post medieval sand and gravel pits.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

A group of five pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs. They are probably the sites of the gravel and sand pits recorded at these locations on the 1880 OS map and are likely to be post medieval in date. {1-2}

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 11-MAR-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2491 3005-7.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: 1972. DCC 232 0067.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 73737 89278 (306m by 441m) (6 map features)
Map sheet SY78NW
Civil Parish West Knighton; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Jan 10 2013 2:04PM

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