Monument record MDO25560 - Chalk pits, Portesham Hill
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Summary
A group of three chalk pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs. They are considered likely to be post medieval in origin.
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Full Description
A group of three chalk pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs {1}. They are considered likely to be post medieval in origin. They were digitally plotted during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1824 3299-3300 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11849.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO11849 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1824 3299-3300.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 60290 86744 (254m by 109m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68NW |
| Civil Parish | Portesham; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 29 2024 1:34PM
