Monument record MDO40998 - Possible post medieval extractive pit, Woodcutts Farm, Hinton
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Summary
A shallow irregular depression to the south of Woodcutts Farm is visible on 1940s aerial photographs. The feature may be a post medieval extractive pit. In 1947 the depression is occupied by a roofed building, also recorded on the OS 1st Edition map. The feature was digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A shallow irregular depression to the south of Woodcutts Farm is visible on 1940s aerial photographs (1).
The feature is 36m by 37m. In 1947 a roofed building is visible within the feature adjacent to its north side. A building and adjacent yards or enclosures is recorded at this location on the OS 1st Edition map (2).
The form of the feature suggests a possible post medieval extractive pit.
A shallow depression is still visible at this location on current Google Earth imagery. The feature was digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
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Location
| Grid reference | SU 0122 0470 (point) (44 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SU00SW |
| Civil Parish | Hinton Martell; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
May 17 2018 3:34PM
