Monument record MDO21950 - Askerswell Down, chalk pits

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Two post medieval chalk pits on the north facing slopes below Askerwell Down.

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Two post medieval chalk pits on the north facing slopes below Askerwell Down, visible as earthworks on aerial photographs. {1-2}


<1> 21-APR-2006, D0060480 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11447.

<2> Royal Air Force, 22-JAN-1948, RAF/CPE/UK/2431 3153-4 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11406.

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: 21-APR-2006. D0060480.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 3153-4.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 5431 9232 (347m by 145m) (3 map features)
Map sheet SY59SW
Civil Parish Askerswell; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Sep 22 2015 2:07PM

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