Monument record MDO30738 - Post medieval extractive pits, Afflington Wood, Corfe Castle
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Summary
Low hollows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs in fields to the south of Afflington Wood. 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 fields to the south of Afflington Wood (1). They are considered to be the result of small-scale limestone quarry dating to the 19th century. The features are still partially extant on the most recent Google Earth imagery and were digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13380 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1824 4225-6.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 97120 79401 (192m by 339m) (7 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 11:50AM
