Monument record MDO41235 - Probable post medieval extractive pit, West Howe, Bournemouth
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Summary
A small irregular ditched feature at West Howe is visible on 1940s aerial photographs. The feature is considered likely to be a small post medieval extractive pit and was digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A small irregular ditched feature at West Howe is visible on 1940s aerial photographs (1).
The feature is situated on the south side of a modern road closely adjacent to two detached residential buildings on the top of a low rise of ground. It measures up to 19m long by up to 13m wide and is considered likely to be a small extractive pit of probable post medieval origin.
The site is under modern housing development on current Google Earth imagery. The feature is no longer visible. It was digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO16063 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 12-DEC-46. RAF/CPE/UK/1893 RS 4204-5.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 0499 9535 (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
Jun 28 2018 12:37PM
