Monument record MWX3812 - Gravel pit near Vanity Cottages, Symondsbury
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Summary
A gravel pit marked on the first edition Ordnance Survey map. A large area of shallow surface extraction was identified on aerial photographs taken in 1948 on the southern end of Eype Down. The features, including an associated trackway were digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A gravel pit marked on the first edition OS.(1) Also marked as a gravel pit on the second edition OS map. (2)
A large area of shallow surface extraction was identified on lidar imagery (3) on the southern end of Eype Down. The features, including an associated trackway were digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP. They are considered to be the result of post medieval extraction and are largely obscured by trees on conventional photography.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <3> SDO13147 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 2010. Lidar DSM. sy4492_dtm_1m.asc and sy4392_dtm_1m.asc.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 44106 92091 (point) (50 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49SW |
| Civil Parish | Symondsbury; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 111 056
Record last edited
Oct 23 2016 12:11PM