Monument record MDO21493 - Compton Valence: extractive pits and banks

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Summary

Linear banks and small extractive pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs. These features are considered likely to be post medieval in origin, probably relating to the 'Old Limekiln' marked on the OS 1st Edition map.

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Linear banks and small extractive pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs. These features are considered likely to be post medieval in origin, probably relating to the 'Old Limekiln' marked on the OS 1st Edition map. {1}

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 3144-5.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 5976 9331 (249m by 69m) (12 map features)
Map sheet SY59SE
Civil Parish Compton Valence; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Feb 14 2012 6:07AM

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