Monument record MDO38120 - Post medieval extractive pit, Oakford Farm, Marshwood
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Summary
A hollow, 28m across, is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery to the east of Marshwood Cross. It is marked as Old Chalk Pit on the OS 1st edition map and is considered to be an extractive pit of post medieval origin. The site was digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A hollow, 28m across, is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery to the east of Marshwood Cross (1). It is marked as Old Chalk Pit on the OS 1st edition map and is considered to be an extractive pit of post medieval origin. The site was digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.
<1> Environment Agency, 2010, Lidar DTM, sy4098_dtm_1m.asc (Aerial Photograph). SDO13148.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13148 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 2010. Lidar DTM. sy4098_dtm_1m.asc.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 40322 98624 (point) (35 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49NW |
| Civil Parish | Marshwood; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 22 2019 4:59PM
