Monument record MWX4342 - 19th century clay pit, Brownsea Pottery, Brownsea Island, Studland
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Summary
Clay pits shown on the Ordnance Survey map of 1885, not shown on the map of 1900. The clay pit is visible as a clear earthwork on aerial photographs of 1947 and as a less distinct earthwork on photographs of 2008.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Clay pits shown on the Ordnance Survey map of 1885, not shown on the map of 1900. [1-2]
The clay pit is visible as a clear earthwork on aerial photographs of 1947 and as a less distinct earthwork on photographs of 2008. (3-4) It measures approximately 170 m by 46 m. This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO10239 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1864, 1886. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch one. paper. 1:2500.
- <2> SDO11594 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1900. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch two. paper. 1:2500.
- <3> SDO12692 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1930 3047-8.
- <4> SDO12674 Aerial Photograph: Channel Coastal Observatory. 20-JUL-2008. CCO Aerial Photographic Coverage 2008.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0130 8765 (184m by 78m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ08NW |
| Civil Parish | Studland; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 019 223
Record last edited
Jul 10 2013 4:33PM