Monument record MDO29004 - Possible historic extractive pit, Ower Heath, Corfe Castle
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Summary
A pit is visible as a cropmark on oblique aerial photographs of Ower Heath taken in 1996. It is considered likely to be the remains of an extractive pit of probable medieval or post medieval date. It's close proximity to an Iron Age/Romano-british settlement (MDO7461) means that an earlier date for this feature cannot be ruled out either.
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Full Description
A pit is visible as a cropmark on oblique aerial photographs of Ower Heath taken in 1996 (1). It is considered likely to be the remains of an extractive pit of probable medieval or post medieval date. It's close proximity to an Iron Age/Romano-british settlement (MDO7461) means that an earlier date for this feature cannot be ruled out either. It was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). It is still visible as a cropmark on the most recent comprehensive imagery available to the project (2).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9978 8579 (32m by 26m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98NE |
| Civil Parish | Corfe Castle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 2 2013 1:44PM