Monument record MDO29386 - Possible post medieval extractive pit, Bindon Hill, West Dorset

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Summary

A sub-square hollow is visible as a cropmark on aerial photographs of Bindon Hill. It is considered possible this could be the remains of a post medieval extractive pit. Alternatively it could be a feature associated with Second World War activity in this area.

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A sub-square hollow is visible as a cropmark on aerial photographs of Bindon Hill (1). It is considered possible this could be the remains of a post medieval extractive pit. Alternatively it could be a feature associated with Second World War activity in this area. This feature was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 26-AUG-1968. RAF 58/8974 0095-96.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 8298 8028 (17m by 18m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SY88SW
Civil Parish West Lulworth; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Oct 7 2013 10:08AM

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