Monument record MDO21951 - Askerswell Down, extractive pits

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Summary

Extractive pits associated with post medieval chalk removal or turf or peat cutting, visible as earthworks on aerial photographs on Askerwell Down.

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Extractive pits associated with post medieval chalk removal or turf or peat cutting, visible as earthworks on aerial photographs on Askerwell Down. {1-2}


<1> Royal Air Force, 22-JAN-1948, RAF/CPE/UK/2431 3153-4 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11406.

<2> Royal Air Force, 22-JAN-1948, RAF/CPE/UK/2431 3154-5 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11392.

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 3153-4.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 3154-5.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 5382 9209 (989m by 384m) (95 map features)
Map sheet SY59SW
Civil Parish Askerswell; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Sep 22 2015 2:06PM

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