Monument record MDO41526 - 19th or 20th century extractive pits, Ferndown Golf Course, Ferndown Town
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Summary
Two small hollows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1954 on heathland under what is now Ferndown Golf Course. The hollows are 14m and 28m across and considered to be the sites of 19th or early 20th century extraction. The features are not visible on recent lidar imagery and may have been levelled during the construction of the golf course. The site was digitally plotted during the Dorset Stour NMP.
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Full Description
Two small hollows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1954 on heathland under what is now Ferndown Golf Course (1). The hollows are 14m and 28m across and considered to be the sites of 19th or early 20th century extraction. The features are not visible on recent lidar imagery and may have been levelled during the construction of the golf course. The site was digitally plotted during the Dorset Stour NMP.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO16177 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 21-SEP-1954. RAF 58/1567 F21 0228-09.
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Location
| Grid reference | SU 0868 0049 (point) (4 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 11:22AM