Monument record MDO31167 - Post medieval clay extraction, Norden to Furrzebrook, Church Knowle
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Extensive earthworks associated with 19th and 20th century clay workings lie between Norden and Furzebrook. Pits and spoil heaps are visible as earthworks and extant structures on aerial photographs taken in 1945 and 6 (1-3). Many of the features are still visible on the most recent Google Earth imagery. The site was digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck NMP.
<1> Royal Air Force, 10-FEB-1945, RAF 106G/LA.128 7060-1 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13585.
<2> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1821 4407-8 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13592.
<3> Royal Air Force, 10-FEB-1945, RAF 106G/LA/128 7058-9 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13468.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 94025 83010 (point) (36 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98SW |
| Civil Parish | Church Knowle; Dorset |
| Civil Parish | Corfe Castle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
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Record last edited
Aug 22 2024 7:49PM
