Monument record MDO28952 - Modern extractive pit, Arne Heath, Arne
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Summary
A large extractive pit is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Arne Heath. It is not marked on the First Edition Ordnance Survey Map suggesting that it is probably Late Nineteenth Century or Early Modern in origin.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A large extractive pit is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Arne Heath (1). It is not marked on the First Edition Ordnance Survey Map (2) suggesting that it is probably Late Nineteenth Century or Early Modern in origin. 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 imagery available to the project (3).
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO12762 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1930 F20 3053-55.
- <2> SDO10239 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1864, 1886. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch one. paper. 1:2500.
- <3> SDO12622 Aerial Photograph: Channel Coastal Observatory. 15-OCT-2010. CCO Aerial Photographic Coverage 2009.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9692 8770 (61m by 129m) (3 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 24 2013 4:35PM