Monument record MDO31167 - Post medieval clay extraction, Norden to Furrzebrook, Church Knowle

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Summary

Extensive earthworks associated with 19th and 20th century clay workings lie between Norden and Furzebrook. Pits and spoil heaps are visible as earthworks and extant structures on aerial photographs taken in 1945 and 6.

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Extensive earthworks associated with 19th and 20th century clay workings lie between Norden and Furzebrook. Pits and spoil heaps are visible as earthworks and extant structures on aerial photographs taken in 1945 and 6 (1-3). Many of the features are still visible on the most recent Google Earth imagery. The site was digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck NMP.

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 10-FEB-1945. RAF 106G/LA.128 7060-1.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 4407-8.
  • <3> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 10-FEB-1945. RAF 106G/LA/128 7058-9.

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Location

Grid reference SY 94025 83010 (point) (36 map features)
Map sheet SY98SW
Civil Parish Church Knowle; Dorset
Civil Parish Corfe Castle; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Jul 17 2014 9:53AM

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