Monument record MDO29361 - Post medieval extractive pit, Newlands Warren, West Lulworth
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Summary
A pit is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Newlands Warren. It is considered likely to be the remains of a post medieval extractive pit, probably a sand pit.
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Full Description
A pit is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Newlands Warren (1). It is considered likely to be the remains of a post medieval extractive pit. Several sand pits are shown nearby on the 1st and 2nd Editions of the OS map (2-3) suggesting that this pit is probably of a similar type. This feature was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). It is not visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial images available to the project.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 8075 8087 (9m by 10m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY88SW |
| Civil Parish | West Lulworth; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 3 2013 2:01PM