Monument record MDO45610 - Post medieval extractive pit, Henbury House, Sturminster Marshall
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Summary
A probable post medieval extractive pit to the south of Henbury House, Sturminster Marshall, is visible as an earthwork on 1940s aerial photographs. The feature is within an area of intensive sand, gravel and clay extraction and is now absorbed within a large modern extractive pit. It was digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM project.
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Full Description
A probable post medieval extractive pit to the south of Henbury House, Sturminster Marshall, is visible as an earthwork on 1940s aerial photographs [1]. The feature is within an area of intensive sand, gravel and clay extraction and is now absorbed within a large modern extractive pit. It was digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM project.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO19464 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 03-MAR-1945. RAF/106G/LA/163 RS 4071.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 9575 9786 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY99NE |
| Civil Parish | Sturminster Marshall; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 17 2023 10:15AM
