Monument record MDO42811 - Possible post Medieval gravel pit, Notton, Maiden Newton
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Summary
A possible post medieval gravel pit is visible as an earthwork on 1940s aerial photographs and current Lidar imagery at Notton, Maiden Newton, and was digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Frome AIM project.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A possible post medieval gravel pit is visible as an earthwork on 1940s aerial photographs and current Lidar imagery at Notton, Maiden Newton (1, 2). The feature comprises a semi-circular scarp on the southern bank of the River Frome. A pond to the east and a possible channel leading west from this to link into the south side of the scarped feature are visible on current Lidar imagery, which may indicate an alternative natural origin (2).
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 6108 9584 (point) (58 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69NW |
| Civil Parish | Maiden Newton; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 9 2020 6:05PM
