Monument record MDO24704 - Northfield Plantation, extractive pits
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Summary
Two hollows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs {1-2}. They are considered likely to be post medieval extractive pits or possibly shake holes of a natural origin.
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Full Description
Two pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs {1-2}. They are considered likely to be the sites of post medieval extractive pits. Alternatively thay could be shake holes of a natural origin. They were digitally plotted during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1824 3299-3300 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11849.
<2> 25-3-1970, NMR SY6087/4 (178) (Aerial Photograph). SDO11850.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 60389 87888 (99m by 67m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68NW |
| Civil Parish | Littlebredy; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 27 2012 10:27AM
