Monument record MDO40547 - Post medieval extractive pit, Christchurch
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Summary
A small post medieval extractive pit on the Avon river floodplain at Christchurch is visible on 1940s aerial photographs. The feature was digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A small post medieval extractive pit on the Avon river floodplain at Christchurch is visible on 1940s aerial photographs (1).
The feature is broadly sub-circular and approximately 10m in diameter.
The feature is still visible within the modern water works site on a 2014 aerial photograph (2) but 2017 Google Earth imagery indicates possible loss or damage by this time (3).
The feature was digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SZ 1535 9461 (point) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 29 2018 11:30AM