Monument record MDO30947 - Post medieval extractive pit, Beacon Heath, Lynchett Minster
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Summary
A circular pit is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Beacon Heath, Lynchett Minster. It is considered likely to be the remains of a post medieval extractive pit. Alternatively it could be the site of a Second World War bomb crater.
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Full Description
A circular pit is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Beacon Heath, Lynchett Minster (1). It is considered likely to be the remains of a post medieval extractive pit. Alternatively it could be the site of a Second World War bomb crater. This feature was digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project. It is not visible on the most recent Google Earth imagery.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13538 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 4043-44.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9778 9449 (13m by 15m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY99SE |
| Civil Parish | Lytchett Minster; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 10 2014 9:22AM