Monument record MDO25523 - Extractive pits, Benecke Wood, Portesham
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Summary
A group of pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs. Some are shown on the 1880 OS map as gravel pits, probably of post-medieval origin. The remainder are considered likely to be of similar date and function, although a natural origin cannot be ruled out either.
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Full Description
A group of pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs {1-3}. Some are shown on the 1880 OS map {4} as gravel pits, probably of post-medieval origin. The remainder are considered likely to be of similar date and function. However a natural origin for some of them cannot be ruled out either. They were digitally plotted during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 61197 87395 (506m by 501m) (48 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
May 22 2023 11:03AM
