Monument record MDO20766 - Higher Lewell Farm: chalk pit or dew pond

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Summary

A circular pit and an associated bank is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs. It is probably the site of a post medieval chalk pit or a dew pond.

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Full Description

A circular pit and an associated bank is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs. It is probably the site of a post medieval chalk pit. Alternatively it could be the remains of a dew pond. {1}


<1> 1972, DCC 232 0067 (Aerial Photograph). SDO10849.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: 1972. DCC 232 0067.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 73576 87333 (19m by 18m) (4 map features)
Map sheet SY78NW
Civil Parish West Knighton; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Aug 19 2009 5:31PM

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