Monument record MDO30184 - Modern clay pit, Little Trigon Hill Plantation, Wareham St Martin
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Summary
Pits and earthworks probably associated with a modern continuation of post medieval clay extraction in this area are visible on aerial photographs of Little Trigon Hill Plantation taken in 1956. They are not visible on recent aerial images, having now been destroyed by modern quarrying.
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Full Description
Pits and earthworks probably associated with a modern continuation of post medieval clay extraction in this area are visible on aerial photographs of Little Trigon Hill Plantation taken in 1956 (1). These features were digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project. They are not visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial images available to the project, having now been destroyed by modern quarrying.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13200 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 09-APR-1956. RAF 58/1976 F22 0011-12.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 8958 8938 (416m by 738m) (31 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY88NE |
| Civil Parish | Wareham St Martin; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 19 2015 2:16PM