Monument record MDO29183 - Undated extractive pits, Polar Wood, Church Knowle

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Summary

Two low hollows, possibly the sites of extractive pits of uncertain date, are visible as low earthworks on lidar to the north-west of Polar Wood.

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Two low hollows, 23m across, are visible as low earthworks on lidar to the north-west of Polar Wood. The features are considered likely to be extractive pits of uncertain date. The site was digitally mapped as part of the the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Channel Coastal Observatory. 25-FEB-2009. Lidar.
  • <2> Photograph: Channel Coastal Observatory. 23-MAR-2008. Lidar.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 9358 7895 (120m by 67m) (4 map features)
Map sheet SY97NW
Civil Parish Church Knowle; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Sep 16 2013 12:19PM

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