Monument record MDO30579 - Post medieval extractive pit, Gore Heath, Wareham St Martin
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Summary
A circular hollow is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of a field to the east of Gore Heath, Wareham St Martin. It is considered likely to be the remains of a post medieval extractive pit. Alternatively it could be the site of a bomb crater associated with Second World War activity in this area.
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Full Description
A circular hollow is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of a field to the east of Gore Heath, Wareham St Martin (1-2). It is considered likely to be the remains of a post medieval extractive pit. Alternatively it could be the site of a bomb crater associated with Second World War activity in this area. This feature was digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project. It is still visible as a cropmark on the most recent comprehensive aerial images available to the project.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9342 9137 (17m by 18m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY99SW |
| Civil Parish | Wareham St Martin; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 19 2014 9:37AM
