Monument record MDO43906 - Chalk pit, Gore Farm, Fontmell Magna
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Summary
A roughly rectangular hollow interpreted as a probable pre-war chalk pit. In 1996 test pits dug revealed fillings containing modern brick and slate, suggesting the hollow was filled in relatively recently.
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Full Description
In 1996 two test pits were dug to investigate a large sub-rectangular hollow measuring approximately 16m by 13m with a depth of 1.2m. The test pits revealed fillings containing modern brick and tile, suggesting the feature was back filled quite recently. <1>
<1> Valentin , J, 1996, The Archaeological Investigation of the Two Earthworks on Land at Gore Farm, Fontmell Magna, Dorset (Unpublished document). SDO16652.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SDO16652 Unpublished document: Valentin , J. 1996. The Archaeological Investigation of the Two Earthworks on Land at Gore Farm, Fontmell Magna, Dorset. [Mapped feature: #633133 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 8902 1761 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST81NE |
| Civil Parish | Fontmell Magna; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 1 2022 4:06PM
