Monument record MDO38767 - Post medieval quarrying, Northay Farm, Whitchurch Canonicorum

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Summary

Two post medieval extractive pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1948 to the north west of Northay Farm. The features are between 35m and 50 across. The southern of the pair appears to have been ploughl-levelled and is no longer visible on recent Google Earth imagery; the northern pit is still extant and visible as a hollow under trees. The site was digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.

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Full Description

Two post medieval extractive pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1948 to the north west of Northay Farm (1). The features are between 35m and 50 across. The southern of the pair appears to have been ploughl-levelled and is no longer visible on recent Google Earth imagery; the northern pit is still extant and visible as a hollow under trees. The site was digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 RS 4208-9.

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Location

Grid reference SY 37782 97539 (point) (115 map features)
Map sheet SY39NE
Civil Parish Whitchurch Canonicorum; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Jul 26 2019 11:49AM

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