Monument record MDO41388 - Possible post medieval extractive pit, West Parley
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Summary
A possible post medieval extractive pit at West Parley is visible as a shallow irregular depression on 1940s aerial photographs. The feature was digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
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Full Description
A possible post medieval extractive pit at West Parley is visible as a shallow irregular depression on 1940s aerial photographs (1).
The feature measures up to 84m long by up to 42m wide. It is situated on open ground on Parley Common, around 80m east of Mag's Barrow (MDO6230).
The site is under housing on current Google earth imagery and the feature is no longer visible. It was digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO16095 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 20-MAR-45. RAF/106G/LA/187 RS 4043-4.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 0845 9856 (point) (110 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09NE |
| Civil Parish | West Parley; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 16 2018 2:42PM