Monument record MDO21346 - Compton Valence: chalk pits

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Eight pits are visible as cropmarks and earthworks on aerial photographs. They are probably the sites of post medieval chalk pits.

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Eight pits are visible as cropmarks and earthworks on aerial photographs. They are probably the sites of post medieval chalk pits. {1-3}


<1> 02-APR-1969, NMR OS/69053 038-41 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11215.

<2> 14-APR-1984, NMR OS/84029 239-40 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11214.

<3> Royal Air Force, 17-JAN-1947, RAF/CPE/UK/1934 4093-95 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11174.

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: 02-APR-1969. NMR OS/69053 038-41.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: 14-APR-1984. NMR OS/84029 239-40.
  • <3> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 4093-95.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 60252 93461 (504m by 502m) (9 map features)
Map sheet SY69SW
Civil Parish Compton Valence; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Feb 14 2012 6:15AM

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