Monument record MDO38542 - Post medieval extractive pit and trackway, Pilsdon Hill Farm, Pilsdon
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Summary
A post medieval extractive pit and trackway to the east of Pilsdon Hill Farm are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in the 1940s. The quarry is shown as a gravel pit on the OS First Edition historic mapping. The site was digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.
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Full Description
A small extractive pit and trackway to the east of Pilsdon Hill Farm are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in the 1940s (1). The extractive pit is shown as a gravel pit on the OS First Edition historic mapping (2), suggesting a post medieval origin. The extractive pit is still faintly visible on the latest Google Earth imagery (3). The site was digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 41254 01011 (point) (28 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST40SW |
| Civil Parish | Pilsdon; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 26 2019 11:18AM