Monument record MDO31542 - Post medieval sand pit, Corfe Common, Corfe Castle
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Summary
A pit is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of the western edge of Corfe Common, Corfe Castle. It is considered likely to be the remains of a post medieval extractive pit, probably associated with the extraction of sand or gravel. A number of sand pits on Cofe Common produced a fine grey sand. This mineral may have been used in the stone polishing industry.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Sand Pit (1) A number of sand pits on Corfe Common produced a fine grey sand. This mineral may have been used in the stone polishing industry. At least four sand pits survive on Corfe Common. The largest is at SY95698099. Others are at SY96088094; SY96178085 and SY96958120.<2>
A pit is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs <4> of the western edge of Corfe Common, Corfe Castle. It is considered likely to be the remains of a post medieval extractive pit, probably associated with the extraction of sand or gravel. This feature was digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck mapping project.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX8224 Unpublished document: Papworth, M. 1993. Corfe Village, Common and Vineyard Farm, Corfe Castle Estate, Wessex Region.
- <2> SDO17630 Unpublished document: Fletcher, Martin. Field investigator's comments MJF. F1 MJF 20 Dec 2003.
- <3> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. AF00137.
- <4> SDO13680 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 18-FEB-1970. RAF 58/0254 0022.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9535 8108 (41m by 46m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98SE |
| Civil Parish | Corfe Castle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 98 SE 90
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1390608
Record last edited
Aug 25 2023 11:50AM
