Monument record MDO30907 - Post medieval extractive pits, Slepe Heath, Arne

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Summary

Two pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of Slepe Heath, Arne taken in 1946. They are considered likely to be the remains of post medieval extractive pits.

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Full Description

Two pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of Slepe Heath, Arne taken in 1946 (1). They are considered likely to be the remains of post medieval extractive pits. These features were digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project. They are not visible on the most recent Google Earth imagery.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04=NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 4408-09.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 9397 8513 (48m by 34m) (8 map features)
Map sheet SY98NW
Civil Parish Arne; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Jul 8 2014 12:53PM

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