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> SDO14814 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