Monument record MDO21046 - Chalk pits, Haydon Clump, Charminster

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Post medieval chalk pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs.

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Full Description

Post medieval chalk pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs. One is marked as 'Old Chalk Pit' on the OS 1st Edition Map. {1-2}


<1> Royal Air Force, 09-MAR-1948, RAF/CPE/UK/2475 4229-30 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11035.

<2> 05-MAY-1989, NMR OS/89137 567-8 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11034.

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 09-MAR-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2475 4229-30.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: 05-MAY-1989. NMR OS/89137 567-8.

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Grid reference Centred SY 66978 94055 (134m by 184m) (3 map features)
Map sheet SY69SE
Civil Parish Charminster; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Oct 17 2025 3:58PM

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