Monument record MDO38730 - Post medieval dewpond or extractive pit, Griddleshay Farm, Whitchurch Canonicorum
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Summary
A hollow is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs to the north of Griddleshay Farm. It is 17m across and marked as a solid feature on the OS 1st edition map. It is considered to be an extractive pit or dewpond of post medieval origin. The site was digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A hollow is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs to the north of Griddleshay Farm (1). It is 17m across and marked as a solid feature on the OS 1st edition map (2). It is considered to be an extractive pit or dewpond of post medieval origin. The site was digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP. The site has since been levelled and is no longer visible on recent Google Earth imagery.
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Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 40143 95683 (point) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49NW |
| Civil Parish | Whitchurch Canonicorum; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 22 2019 4:05PM
