Monument record MDO41518 - Historic extractive pit, Forest View Drive, Ferndown Town
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Summary
A large hollow is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery on heathland to the south east of what is now Forest View Drive. The hollow is 38m across and considered to be the potential site of an historic extractive pit. The site was digitally plotted during the Dorset Stour NMP.
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Full Description
A large hollow is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery on heathland to the south east of what is now Forest View Drive (1). The hollow is 38m across and considered to be the potential site of an historic extractive pit. The site was digitally plotted during the Dorset Stour NMP.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO15442 Aerial Photograph: XX-XXX-2015. Environment Agency DTM Lidar 1m.
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Location
| Grid reference | SU 0638 0034 (point) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SU00SE |
| Civil Parish | Ferndown Town; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 30 2018 9:14AM