Monument record MWX4466 - Post medieval gravel pits, Seven Barrows, Wareham Town
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Summary
A group of pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs to the south of Seven Barrows Farm. They are considered likely to be remains of the post medieval gravel pit recorded here on the 2nd Edition OS Map.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Gravel pits marked on the second edition OS map (1).
A group of pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs to the south of Seven Barrows Farm (2-3). They are considered likely to be remains of the post medieval gravel pit recorded here on the 2nd Edition OS Map. These features were digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project. They are not visible on the most recent Google Earth imagery, having since been levelled by modern quarrying.
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Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 90807 88421 (354m by 250m) (480 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98NW |
| Civil Parish | Wareham Town; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: MWX4466
Record last edited
Aug 19 2015 2:06PM