Monument record MDO29246 - Undated mound, possible spoil-heap, Sea Spray, Langton Matravers

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Summary

A curvilinear mound is visible as low earthworks on lidar. It lies in the vicinity of the field system described in MWX3010. It is considered likely to be the site of a spoil heap although an earlier origin is possible.

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A curvilinear mound, 18m across, is visible as low earthworks on lidar. It lies in the vicinity of post medieval quarrying and is considered likely be the site of an associated spoil heap although an earlier origin is possible. (1-2) . The site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).

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

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 9928 7733 (34m by 33m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SY97NE
Civil Parish Langton Matravers; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Sep 20 2013 12:18PM

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