Monument record MDO25632 - Extractive pits south of Corton, Portesham

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Summary

Three extractive pits of probable post medieval origin, visible as earthworks on aerial photographs to the south of Chapel Farm.

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Full Description

Three extractive pits of probable post medieval origin, visible as earthworks on aerial photographs to the south of Chapel Farm {1-2}. They were digitally plotted during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project.


<1> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1821 6455-6 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12122.

<2> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1824 3327-8 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12128.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 6455-6.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1824 3327-8.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 6387 8506 (439m by 108m) (4 map features)
Map sheet SY68NW
Civil Parish Portesham; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Apr 18 2016 2:15PM

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