Monument record MDO25430 - Extractive pits near Friar Waddon Dairy, Portesham
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Summary
Two pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs. They are considered likely to be the sites of post medieval extractive pits.
Not detected in the Winterbourne Abbas Corridor Geophysical Suvey in 2017 (EDO7852).
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Two pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs {1-2}. They are considered likely to be the sites of post medieval extractive pits. These features were digitally plotted during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project.
Not detected in the Winterbourne Abbas Corridor Geophysical Suvey in 2017 (EDO7852). However, field 216A was strongly distorted by overhead cables and ferrous debris. Nothing of obvious archaeological interest was noted in this field.
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SDO18127 Unpublished document: Roseveare, M J. 2017. Visual Impact Provision (VIP) Project – Dorset, Geophysical Survey Report.
- <1> SDO11906 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-1-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 1063-5.
- <2> SDO11893 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1824 3293-5.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 63685 85781 (105m by 67m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68NW |
| Civil Parish | Portesham; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 1 2022 3:54PM