Monument record MDO28874 - Historic extractive pit, Crichton's Heath, Arne
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Summary
A subrectangular pit is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Crichton's Heath taken in 1949. It is considered likely to be the remains of an extractive pit of probable medieval or post medieval date.
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Full Description
A subrectangular pit, approximately 8.5m x 6.3m, is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Crichton's Heath taken in 1949 (1). It is considered likely to be the remains of an extractive pit of probable medieval or post medieval date. This feature was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). It is still visible as an earthwork on the most recent comprehensive aerial imagery availabel to the project (2).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9745 8906 (13m by 14m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98NE |
| Civil Parish | Arne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 18 2013 2:57PM