Monument record MDO2879 - Possible quarrying, West Knighton
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Summary
An irregular feature seen on aerial photographs during archaeological research in advance of construction of the West Stafford By-pass in 1996. Possibly of natural origin, possibly quarrying.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Cox, P W, 1996, Land at Stafford Farm, West Stafford, Dorset (centred on NGR SY 733890) - Report on the Archaeological Interpretation of Aerial Photographs, F4 (Unpublished document). SDO14035.
‘F4. Description: Irregular sub-circular cropmark (DCC 1972) and soilmark (DCC 1993). On earlier photographs the area shows as amorphous lighter spread. Interpretation: May be geological or result from local quarrying.’
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO14035 Unpublished document: Cox, P W. 1996. Land at Stafford Farm, West Stafford, Dorset (centred on NGR SY 733890) - Report on the Archaeological Interpretation of Aerial Photographs. F4.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 7369 8930 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78NW |
| Civil Parish | West Knighton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 124 039
Record last edited
May 8 2017 2:51PM
