Monument record MDO21114 - Chalk pit, Lower Covert, Charminster

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Summary

A post medieval chalk pit is visible as cropmarks and earthworks on aerial photographs. It is marked as 'Old Chalk Pit' on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map.

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A post medieval chalk pit is visible as cropmarks and earthworks on aerial photographs. It is marked as 'Old Chalk Pit' on the OS 1st Edition Map.{1-2}


<1> 24-JAN-2005, NMR SY6994/12-17 (23789/18-23) (Aerial Photograph). SDO11063.

<2> 05-MAY-1989, NMR OS/89137 564-5 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11057.

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: 24-JAN-2005. NMR SY6994/12-17 (23789/18-23).
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: 05-MAY-1989. NMR OS/89137 564-5.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 69771 94581 (38m by 42m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SY69SE
Civil Parish Charminster; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

May 22 2024 2:13PM

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