Monument record MDO31820 - Post medieval to early modern extractive pit, Warmwell
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Summary
An extractive pit which may be later post medieval to early modern in date is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of 1946 to the south of Wareham Road, Warmwell.
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Full Description
An extractive pit which may be later post medieval to early modern in date is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of 1946 to the south of Wareham Road, Warmwell. It appears to have been levelled by a later date and is not visible as an earthwork on lidar imagery of 2010. The quarry is located on chalk. It is sub-circular in shape and measures approximately 23 m in diameter. (1-2) This feature was digitally plotted as part of the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 7548 8515 (34m by 34m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78NE |
| Civil Parish | Warmwell; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 9 2014 12:15PM
