Monument record MDO30731 - Post medieval or modern extractive pit, Wareham Forest, Wareham St Martin
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Summary
A gravel pit is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Seven Barrows, Wareham St Martin taken in 1947. It is recorded on the 1st and 2nd Editions of the OS Map, suggesting it has its origins in the post medieval period and has subsequently undergone modern expansion.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A gravel pit is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Seven Barrows, Wareham St Martin taken in 1947 (1). It is recorded on the 1st and 2nd Editions of the OS Map (2-3), suggesting it has its origins in the post medieval period and has subsequently undergone modern expansion. This site was digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project and is still extant on the most recent Google Earth imagery.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9068 8887 (428m by 356m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98NW |
| Civil Parish | Wareham St Martin; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 1 2014 11:08AM