Monument record MDO38668 - Post medieval quarrying, Pussywillows, Wootton Fitzpaine
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Summary
A large hollow is visible as earthwork on aerial photographs and lidar imagery to the east of Spence Plantation. It is considered likely to be a post medieval extractive pit although a natural origin cannot be ruled out. The feature is 50m across and was digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A large hollow is visible as earthwork on aerial photographs and lidar imagery to the east of Spence Plantation (1-2). It is considered likely to be a post medieval extractive pit although a natural origin cannot be ruled out. The feature is 50m across and was digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.
<1> Environment Agency, 2010, Lidar DTM, sy3596_dtm_1m.asc (Aerial Photograph). SDO13148.
<2> Royal Air Force, 22-JAN-1948, RAF/CPE/UK/2431 RS 4182-3 (Aerial Photograph). SDO14795.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 35970 96054 (point) (71 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY39NE |
| Civil Parish | Wootton Fitzpaine; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 26 2019 11:33AM
