Monument record MDO25570 - Post-medieval extractive pits, Benecke Wood, Portesham

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Two hollows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs. They are considered likely to be extractive pits of post medieval origin.

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Two hollows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs {1-2}. They are considered likely to be extractive pits of post medieval 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> Royal Air Force, 17-1-1947, RAF/CPE/UK/1934 1063-5 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11906.

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1824 3299-3300.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-1-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 1063-5.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 60747 86800 (47m by 97m) (3 map features)
Map sheet SY68NW
Civil Parish Portesham; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Oct 29 2024 1:37PM

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