Monument record MDO46642 - Post medieval gravel pit, Sturminster Marshall
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Summary
A post medieval gravel pit to the north of Stag Gate Wood, Sturminster Marshall, is visible as an earthwork on 1940s aerial photographs and on current Environment Agency lidar imagery. A smaller area than that visible on a 1947 aerial photograph is recorded as a gravel pit on the OS 1st Edition map. The feature was digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM project.
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Full Description
A post medieval gravel pit to the north of Stag Gate Wood, Sturminster Marshall, is visible as an earthwork on 1940s aerial photographs and on current Environment Agency lidar imagery [1, 2]. A smaller area than that visible on a 1947 aerial photograph is recorded as a gravel pit on the OS 1st Edition map [3]. The feature was digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM project.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 9282 9940 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY99NW |
| Civil Parish | Sturminster Marshall; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 12 2023 11:55AM
