Monument record MDO40871 - Post medieval extractive pit, Spring Hill, Holt
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Summary
A shallow depression to the northeast of Spring Hill is visible on current Lidar imagery. The feature is presumed to be a post medieval extractive pit, possibly for gravel extraction. It was digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
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Full Description
A shallow depression to the northeast of Spring Hill is visible on current Lidar imagery (1).
The shallow depression measures 47m long by 26.7m wide. It appears to occupy a small rise of ground, possibly a small gravel island (1). It is presumed to be a post medieval extractive pit, possibly for gravel extraction.
The site is still open ground on current Google Earth imagery and the feature is still visible. It was digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO15442 Aerial Photograph: XX-XXX-2015. Environment Agency DTM Lidar 1m.
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Location
| Grid reference | SU 0086 0330 (point) (64 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SU00SW |
| Civil Parish | Holt; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
May 4 2018 11:27AM