Monument record MDO41330 - Post medieval clay pit, Poor Common, Ferndown Town
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Summary
A ditched hollow feature on Poor Common is visible on 1940s aerial photographs and current Lidar imagery. The feature is recorded as 'Old Clay Pit' on the OS 1st Edition map; the extent of the feature on current Lidar imagery indicates additional extraction may have taken place post late 19th Century, however. The feature was digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A ditched hollow feature on Poor Common is visible on 1940s aerial photographs and current Lidar imagery (1 and 2).
The feature comprises an irregular hollow 104.3m long by up to 85m wide. It is recorded as 'Old Clay Pit' on the OS 1st Edition map; the extent of the feature on current Lidar imagery indicates additional extraction may have taken place post late 19th Century, however.
The feature was digitally plotted from current Lidar imagery by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 0745 9870 (point) (174 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09NE |
| Civil Parish | Ferndown Town; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 26 2018 1:50PM
