Monument record MDO30956 - Post medieval extractive pits, Upton Heath, Lynchett Minster
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Summary
Two circular pits are visible as earthworks on Lidar imagery of Upton Heath, Lynchett Minster. They are considered likely to be the remains of post medieval extractiv pits. Alternatively they could be bomb craters associated with Second World War military activity in this area
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Full Description
Two circular pits are visible as earthworks on Lidar imagery of Upton Heath, Lynchett Minster (1). They are considered likely to be the remains of post medieval extractiv pits. Alternatively they could be bomb craters associated with Second World War military activity in this area. These features were digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13147 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 2010. Lidar DSM.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9870 9456 (70m by 19m) (3 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 1:03PM