Monument record MDO24720 - Blagdon Hill, chalk pits
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Summary
Three hollows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs. One is shown on the 1880 OS map as a chalk pit. The remainder are considered likely to also be chalk pits.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Three hollows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs {1-2}. One is shown on the 1880 OS map {3} as chalk pits and is considered likely to be of post medieval origin. The remainder are probably of a similar origin, although they could also be natural shake holes. They were digitally plotted during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1824 4279-81 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11791.
<2> 20-7-1989, NMR OS/89389 117-8 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11968.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 61969 87850 (189m by 198m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68NW |
| Civil Parish | Winterbourne Steepleton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 15 2010 12:15PM
