Monument record MWX4254 - Post medieval extractive pits, Hamworthy, Poole

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Summary

A complex of post medieval sand, clay and gravel pits visible as earth works are marked on the first and second edition OS maps and are also visible on aerial photographs taken near Hamworthy in Poole during 1947.

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

A complex of post medieval sand, clay and gravel pits visible as earthworks are marked on the first and second edition OS maps (1/2) and are also visible on aerial photographs (3) taken near Hamworthy in Poole during 1947. Brickworks (MWX4249) and Kilns (MWX4266) are also recorded in the local area and are likely to be related. The site is not visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial imagery available to the project. (4/5) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1864, 1886. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch one. paper. 1:2500.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1900. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch two. paper. 1:2500.
  • <3> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 05-SEP-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/2289 Part II 5181.
  • <4> Aerial Photograph: Channel Coastal Observatory. 15-OCT-2010. CCO Aerial Photographic Coverage 2009.
  • <5> Aerial Photograph: XX-XXX-2009. Google Earth.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 98850 91230 (495m by 1044m) (4 map features)
Map sheet SY99SE
Unitary Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Dec 2 2019 1:59PM

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