Monument record MDO45593 - Post medieval extractive pits, Lytchett Matravers
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Summary
Two post medieval extractive pits to the northwest of Barrow Hill, Lytchett Matravers, are visible as earthworks on 1940s aerial photographs. The cluster of pits are located within a southwest to northeast running seam of sand, clay and gravels. Some additional pits within the vicinity are documented on the OS 1st Edition map and are variously clay, sand, gravel or chalk pits, reflecting the variable geology of the area. The features were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM project.
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Full Description
Two post medieval extractive pits to the northwest of Barrow Hill, Lytchett Matravers, are visible as earthworks on 1940s aerial photographs [1]. The cluster of pits are located within a southwest to northeast running seam of sand, clay and gravels. Some additional pits within the vicinity are documented on the OS 1st Edition map and are variously clay, sand, gravel or chalk pits, reflecting the variable geology of the area. The features were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM project. The features are no longer visible on Google Earth imagery.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO19436 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 FS 2140.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 9544 9610 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY99NE |
| Civil Parish | Lytchett Matravers; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 16 2023 3:48PM
