Monument record MDO21960 - Litton Cheney, chalk pits

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Chalk pits of probable post medieval date, visible as earthworks on aerial photographs.

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A line of chalk pits of probable post medieval date, run east-west across the low ridge to the west of Litton Cheney. The features are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs. {1-2}


<1> 21-APR-2006, D0060479 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11469.

<2> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1824 4289-90 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11467.

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: 21-APR-2006. D0060479.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1824 4289-90.

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Grid reference Centred SY 5446 9027 (378m by 70m) (7 map features)
Map sheet SY59SW
Civil Parish Litton Cheney; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Mar 1 2012 5:19AM

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