Monument record MDO25273 - North-east of Blagdon Barn, extractive pits
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Summary
A group of three subsquare hollows partially or fully surrounded by outer banks are visible as cropmarks and earthworks on aerial photographs {1-2}. They are considered likely to be the site of post medieval extractive pits.
Located within the area of the Winterbourne Abbas Corridor Geophysical Suvey in 2017 (EDO7852) but unclear if detected.
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Full Description
A group of three subsquare hollows partially or fully surrounded by outer banks are visible as cropmarks and earthworks on aerial photographs {1-2}. They are considered likely to be the site of post medieval extractive pits. These features were digitally plotted during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project
Located within the area of the Winterbourne Abbas Corridor Geophysical Suvey in 2017 (EDO7852) but unclear if detected within field 57A despite the report (SDO18127) stating that this field produced some of the clearest data from the project.
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SDO18127 Unpublished document: Roseveare, M J. 2017. Visual Impact Provision (VIP) Project – Dorset, Geophysical Survey Report.
- <1> SDO11870 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1824 4277-9.
- <2> SDO11792 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 09-MAR-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2475 3067-9.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 62420 89171 (230m by 168m) (8 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68NW |
| Civil Parish | Winterbourne Steepleton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 2 2022 11:53AM