Monument record MDO41141 - Possible post medieval extractive pit, Knighton, Poole
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Summary
An irregular ditched feature to the southwest of Knighton is visible on 1940s aerial photographs. The feature is situated within a pasture field and may be a small post medieval extractive pit but could alternatively be the result of erosion. It was digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
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Full Description
An irregular ditched feature to the southwest of Knighton is visible on 1940s aerial photographs (1).
The feature is around 10.5m long by 9.5m wide and is situated towards the western edges of a pasture field where a number of narrow tracks, possibly animal tracks, appear to cross it. The feature may be a small post medieval extractive pit but could alternatively be a depression formed through erosion from stock crossing through.
The site is still open fields on current Google Earth imagery but the feature is no longer visible. It was digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO16034 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 30-OCT-45. RAF/106G/T/16 FVp1 7032.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 0431 9696 (point) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09NW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 6 2020 11:03AM
