Monument record MWX4468 - Post medieval gravel pit, Ferncroft Farm, Wareham Town
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Summary
A group of pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of a field to the north-east of Ferncroft Farm. 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.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A gravel pit marked on the second edition OS map (1).
A group of pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of a field to the north-east of Ferncroft 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.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 90698 88258 (247m by 259m) (29 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: MWX4468
Record last edited
Aug 19 2015 2:04PM