Monument record MDO40666 - Post medieval gravel pits, Wimborne Road, Colehill
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Summary
Two post medieval gravel pits on the north side of Wimborne Road are visible on 1950s aerial photographs. A roofless building is also visible on the southwest side of the larger of the two pits.The features were digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Two post medieval gravel pits on the north side of Wimborne Road are visible on 1950s aerial photographs (1).
The features comprise two irregular scarped hollows 41m by 22.8m and 21m by 13m. A roofless rectangular building 8.7m by 5.3m is also visible on the southwest side of the larger of the two pits.
The site is under trees on current Google Earth imagery and the features are not visible. They were digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO15912 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-APR-51. RAF/58/629 V 5179-80.
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Location
| Grid reference | SU 0235 0097 (point) (84 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SU00SW |
| Civil Parish | Colehill; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 16 2018 2:32PM