One of the settling pits for water storage associated with the alum works, see feature 48716 and http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=456579 for details on the alum works.

Period

Post-Medieval (1540 - 1901)

Period comments

Associated with early 17th century alum works at Kimmeridge

The earliest date of the feature, as a year, if known

1605

The latest date of the feature, as a year, if known

1618

Monument Type - Broad

Water storage site

Monument Type - Narrow

Monument Description

Sites and structures associated with the storage of water and wastewater.

Evidence Type - Broad

Architectural component

Evidence Type - Narrow

Evidence Description

Monument whose existence is inferred from the traces of architectural features. E.g. include shadow marks on building walls or beams, pillars, floors incorporated into a later structure, suggesting the existence of an earlier building.

Object Type - Broad

Object Type - Narrow

Object Description

Other records:

NRHE Number

456579

NT HBSMR Number

Unknown

HER Event Number

Unknown

External Link

None

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