Monument record MDO25314 - Extractive pits near Eweleaze Dairy, Winterborne St Martin
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Summary
A group of pits are visible as earthworks and cropmarks on aerial photographs and LIDAR. They are considered likely to be of extractive pits of post medieval origin, although some could also be natural shake holes.
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Full Description
A group of pits are visible as earthworks and cropmarks on aerial photographs {1-6} and LIDAR {7}. One is shown on the 1880 OS map {8} as an old chalk pit and is considered likely to be of post medieval origin. The remainder are probably of a similar date and function, although they could also be natural shake holes. They were digitally plotted during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project.
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SDO11888 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1824 4275-7.
- <2> SDO11887 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-1-47. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 3091-3.
- <3> SDO11893 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1824 3293-5.
- <4> SDO11906 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-1-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 1063-5.
- <5> SDO11941 Aerial Photograph: unknown date. NMR SY 6487/1 (CCC 11752/1633).
- <6> SDO12087 Aerial Photograph: 12-6-1956. CUCAP (TB7).
- <7> SDO11894 Aerial Photograph: 24-1-2008. LIDAR D0089657.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 64713 87606 (773m by 1120m) (22 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68NW |
| Civil Parish | Winterborne St Martin; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 24 2021 12:47PM