Monument record MDO29462 - Post medieval extractive pits, Tyneham Gwyle, Tyneham
Please read our guidance about the use of Dorset Historic Environment Record data.
Summary
Two small circular pits are visible as earthworks on Lidar imagery, located just to the north of Tyneham Gwyle. It is possible they may be the remains of post medieval extractive pits. Alternatively they could be associated with Second World War activity in this area.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Two small circular pits are visible as earthwork on Lidar imagery (1), located just to the north of Tyneham Gwyle. It is possible they may be the remains of post medieval extractive pits. Alternatively they could be associated with Second World War activity in this area. These features was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
<1> Channel Coastal Observatory, 25-FEB-2009, Lidar (Aerial Photograph). SDO12879.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO12879 Aerial Photograph: Channel Coastal Observatory. 25-FEB-2009. Lidar.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 8734 8007 (130m by 68m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY88SE |
| Civil Parish | Steeple with Tyneham; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 10 2024 9:59AM
