Monument record MDO29826 - Post medieval extractive pit, Wyke Regis, Weymouth
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Summary
A pit is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Wyke Regis, Weymouth. It is considered likely to be the remains of a post medieval extractive pit. A similar feature is located just to the west (MDO23288) and may be contemporary with it.
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Full Description
A pit is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Wyke Regis, Weymouth (1). It is considered likely to be the remains of a post medieval extractive pit. A similar feature is located just to the west (MDO23288) and may be contemporary with it. This feature was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). It is not visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial images available to the project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 30-AUG-1947, RAF/CPE/UK/2273 5164-65 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13095.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13095 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 30-AUG-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/2273 5164-65.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6601 7804 (39m by 21m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 13 2013 2:40PM
