Monument record MDO43107 - Post medieval sand pit, Up Sydling, Sydling St Nicholas
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Summary
A sub-circular ditched feature is visible as an earthwork on 1940s aerial photographs at Up Sydling, Sydling St Nicholas. The feature is recorded as a sand pit on the OS 1st Edition map. It was digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Frome AIM project.
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Full Description
A sub-circular ditched feature is visible as an earthwork on 1940s aerial photographs at Up Sydling, Sydling St Nicholas (1). The feature comprises a 40m by 31.5m irregular depression in the corner of a field on the south side of Up Sydling. It is recorded as a sand pit on the OS 1st Edition map (2). The feature was digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Frome AIM project.
The feature is still visible as a cropmark on Google Earth imagery.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 6291 0101 (point) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST60SW |
| Civil Parish | Sydling St Nicholas; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 24 2021 2:05PM
