Monument record MDO40977 - Possible post medieval extractive pit, Rosedale Farm, Holt
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Summary
A shallow sub-oval depressions in a field to the southwest of what is now Rosedale Farm is visible on 1940s aerial photographs. The feature is recorded as a sub-oval enclosure on the OS 1st Edition map, possibly reflecting a small post medieval extractive pit, or a medieval to post medieval pond? The feature was digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A shallow sub-oval depressions in a field to the southwest of what is now Rosedale Farm is visible on 1940s aerial photographs (1).
The feature is 24m by 13.4m and is recorded as a sub-oval enclosure on the OS 1st Edition map (2). It may be a small post medieval extractive pit, or a medieval to post medieval pond?
The site is developed as housing and industrial premises on current Google Earth imagery. The feature may be incorporated into a larger pond. It was digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SU 0239 0402 (point) (32 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 16 2018 1:25PM
