Monument record MDO21450 - Kingston Russel: chalk pits

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Summary

Numerous chalk pits of probable post medieval origin are visible as earthworks and cropmarks on aerial photographs.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Numerous chalk pits of probable post medieval origin are visible as earthworks and cropmarks on aerial photographs to the north of the parish. {1-2}


<1> 02-APR-1969, NMR OS/69053 014-5 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11150.

<2> Royal Air Force, 22-JAN-1948, RAF/CPE/UK/2431 3146-7 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11128.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: 02-APR-1969. NMR OS/69053 014-5.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 3146-7.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 5880 9188 (1511m by 2043m) (73 map features)
Map sheet SY59SE
Civil Parish Kingston Russell; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Apr 27 2012 4:42AM

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