Monument record MDO21476 - Winterbourne Abbas: 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 Dorchester Road. {1-4}
<1> Royal Air Force, 22-JAN-1948, RAF/CPE/UK/2431 3144-5 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11265.
<2> 02-APR-1969, NMR OS/69053/002-3 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11139.
<3> 02-APR-1969, NMR OS/69053 015-6 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11138.
<4> Royal Air Force, 22-JAN-1948, RAF/CPE/UK/2431 3145-6 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11094.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO11265 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 3144-5.
- <2> SDO11139 Aerial Photograph: 02-APR-1969. NMR OS/69053/002-3.
- <3> SDO11138 Aerial Photograph: 02-APR-1969. NMR OS/69053 015-6.
- <4> SDO11094 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 3145-6.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 5948 9117 (1039m by 1643m) (85 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY59SE |
| Civil Parish | Winterbourne Abbas; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 23 2025 12:31PM
