Monument record MDO43074 - Post medieval gravel pits, Frome Park Coppice, Frome St Quintin
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Summary
A gravel pit and old gravel pit are recorded to the east of Frome St Quinton on the OS 1st Edition map. The features are visible as earthworks on 1940s aerial photographs and were digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Frome AIM project.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A gravel pit and old gravel pit are recorded to the east of Frome St Quinton on the OS 1st Edition map (2). The features are visible as earthworks on 1940s aerial photographs. The old gravel pit comprises a 25m by 20m ditched earthwork. The gravel pit comprises a large irregular earthwork, very shallow and extending over an area aprroximately 105m by 135m. This is substantially larger than the gravel pit as recorded on the OS 1st Edition map (2). The features were digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Frome AIM project (1).
The features are still visible on current Google Earth imagery.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 6056 0264 (point) (5 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST60SW |
| Civil Parish | Frome St Quintin; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 16 2021 3:34PM