Monument record MDO21035 - Chalk pits south of The Rookery, Stratton
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Summary
Two post medieval chalk pits shown on the 1:25-inch scale Ordnance Survey map published in 1889, and visible as earthworks on aerial photographs.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The sites of two post medieval chalk pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs. The northern-most pit, close to The Rookery, is described as 'Old Chalk Pit' on the 1889 map.
Ordnance Survey, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch 1, Dorset XL.6 Surveyed: 1886, Published: 1889 (Map). SDO10239.
'Old Chalk Pit' and 'Chalk Pit'
Ordnance Survey, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch 2, Dorset XL.6 Revised: 1901, Published: 1902 (Map). SDO11594.
Royal Air Force, 22-JAN-1948, RAF/CPE/UK/2431 4133-5 (Aerial Photograph). SDO10893.
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SDO10239 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch 1. paper. 1:2500. Dorset XL.6 Surveyed: 1886, Published: 1889.
- --- SDO10893 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 4133-5.
- --- SDO11594 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch 2. paper. 1:2500. Dorset XL.6 Revised: 1901, Published: 1902.
Finds (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 66892 93306 (70m by 137m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Stratton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 17 2025 2:58PM
