Monument record MDO30735 - Post medieval extractive pits, Kingston, Corfe Castle
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Summary
Low hollows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs in the field to the south of St James's Church Kingston. They are considered to be the result of small-scale limestone quarry dating to the 19th century.
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Full Description
Low hollows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs in the field to the south of St James's Church Kingston (1). They are considered to be the result of small-scale limestone quarry dating to the 19th century. The features are still extant on the most recent Google Earth imagery and were digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13377 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 20-MAR-1945. RAF 106G/LA187 4011-2.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 95716 79481 (143m by 65m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY97NE |
| Civil Parish | Corfe Castle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 1 2014 11:35AM