Monument record MDO38697 - Post medieval quarrying, Higher Sminhay Farm, Marshwood
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Summary
A small hollow is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs to the north east of Higher Sminhay Farm. It is 46m across and marked partially marked as a short scarp on the OS 1:10,000 scale map. The feature is considered likely to be an extractve pit of post medieval origin, it was digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A small hollow is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs to the north east of Higher Sminhay Farm (1). It is 46m across and marked partially marked as a short scarp on the OS 1:10,000 scale map. The feature is considered likely to be an extractve pit of post medieval origin, it was digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.
<1> Royal Air Force, 11-APR-1947, RAF/CPE/UK/1974 FP 1411-2 (Aerial Photograph). SDO14800.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO14800 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 11-APR-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1974 FP 1411-2.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 38867 99332 (point) (45 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY39NE |
| Civil Parish | Marshwood; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 26 2019 11:37AM
