Monument record MDO29392 - Post medieval extractive pit, Bindon Hill, West Dorset

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Summary

A hollow is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs and Lidar imagery of Bindon Hill. It is considered possible this could be the remains of a post medieval extractive pit.

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A hollow is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs (1) and Lidar imagery (2) of Bindon Hill. It is considered possible this could be the remains of a post medieval extractive pit. A trackway leading to this site is probably contemporary with it. This feature was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 18-FEB-1970. RAF 58/0254 0007-8.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Channel Coastal Observatory. 25-FEB-2009. Lidar.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 8417 8011 (251m by 81m) (4 map features)
Map sheet SY88SW
Civil Parish West Lulworth; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Oct 7 2013 10:18AM

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