Monument record MDO29443 - Post medieval extractive pit, Tyneham Farm, Tyneham

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Summary

A circular pit is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of fields to the east of Tyneham Farm. It is considered likely to be the remains of a post medieval extractive pit.

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A circular pit is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of fields to the east of Tyneham Farm (1-2). It is considered likely to be the remains of a post medieval extractive pit. This feature was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). It is still visible as an earthwork on the most recent aerial images available to the project.

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 27-MAR-1945. RAF 106G/LA/200 F8 2004-5.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1824 F20 3254-55.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 8845 8001 (15m by 16m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SY88SE
Civil Parish Steeple with Tyneham; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Oct 11 2013 1:54PM

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