Monument record MDO25572 - Benecke Wood, extractive pits

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Summary

Two hollows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs. They are considered likely to be extractive pits of post medieval origin.

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Two hollows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs {1}. They are considered likely to be extractive pits of post medieval origin. They were digitally plotted during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1824 3299-3300.

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Grid reference Centred SY 60989 87033 (164m by 107m) (3 map features)
Map sheet SY68NW
Civil Parish Portesham; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Aug 18 2010 2:27PM

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