Monument record MDO30777 - Post medieval gravel pit, Sandford Bridge, Wareham St Martin
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Summary
Post medieval gravel pits are recorded here on the 1st and 2nd Editon OS Maps of Sandford Bridge, Wareham Town. They are considered likely to be associated with a nearby brick works (MDO30775). Remains of this site are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Post medieval gravel pits are recorded here on the 1st and 2nd Editon OS Maps of Sandford Bridge, Wareham Town (1-2). They are considered likely to be associated with a nearby brick works (MDO30775). Remains of this site are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs (3-4). These features were digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project and are still extant on the most recent Google Earth imagery.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO10239 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1864, 1886. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch one. paper. 1:2500.
- <2> SDO11594 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1900. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch two. paper. 1:2500.
- <3> SDO13426 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 3051-52.
- <4> SDO13425 Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. 16-APR-1982. OS/82032 157-58.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9321 8926 (384m by 353m) (457 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 2 2014 11:15AM