Monument record MDO30214 - Possible late prehistoric or historic pits, Stokeford Farm, East Stoke

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Summary

A group of four pits are visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs of fields to the north-east of Stokeford Farm. It is possible they could be associated with late prehistoric or historic activities in this area. Alternatively they may have a natural, geological origin.

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A group of four pits are visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs of fields to the north-east of Stokeford Farm (1-2). It is possible they could be associated with late prehistoric or historic activities in this area. Alternatively they may have a natural, geological origin. These features were digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: National Monuments Record. 15-JUN-2004. NMR SY 8787/7 (23487/24).
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: National Monuments Record. 15-JUN-2004. NMR SY 8787/8 (23562/10).

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 8759 8728 (14m by 25m) (5 map features)
Map sheet SY88NE
Civil Parish East Stoke; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Feb 10 2014 12:01PM

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