Monument record MDO21061 - Chalk pit, Sodern, Charminster

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A chalk pit of post medieval origin visible as earthworks on aerial photographs.

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A chalk pit of post medieval origin visible as earthworks on aerial photographs and marked on the OS 1st Edition Map.


Ordnance Survey, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch 1, Dorset XL.7 Surveyed: 1887, Published: 1889 (Map). SDO10239.

'Chalk Pit'

Royal Air Force, 22-JAN-1948, RAF/CPE/UK/2431 4132-3 (Aerial Photograph). SDO10895.

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  • --- Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch 1. paper. 1:2500. Dorset XL.7 Surveyed: 1887, Published: 1889.
  • --- Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 4132-3.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 67894 93607 (56m by 49m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SY69SE
Civil Parish Charminster; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Oct 17 2025 3:14PM

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