Monument record MDO21525 - West Compton: chalk pits
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Summary
Post medieval chalk pits are visible as low earthworks on aerial photographs.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Post medieval chalk pits are visible as low earthworks on aerial photographs, two are marked as 'Old Chalk Pit' on the OS 1st edition map. {1-2}
<1> 24-MAY-1960, CUCAP (AAT30-35) (Aerial Photograph). SDO11281.
<2> Royal Air Force, 22-JAN-1948, RAF/CPE/UK/2431 4149-50 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11079.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 5685 9393 (442m by 343m) (12 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY59SE |
| Civil Parish | West Compton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
May 11 2012 5:09AM
