Monument record MDO29353 - Post medieval chalk pits, The Warren, Chaldon Herring
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Summary
Two pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs and Lidar imagery of The Warren. They are considered likely to be the remains of chalk pits associated with post-medieval activities in this area.
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Full Description
Two pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs (1) and Lidar imagery (2) of The Warren. They are considered likely to be the remains of chalk pits associated with post-medieval activities in this area. These features were digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). They are still visible as earthworks on the most comprehensive aerial images available to the project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1821 F36 2438-9 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12932.
<2> Channel Coastal Observatory, 25-FEB-2009, Lidar (Aerial Photograph). SDO12879.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 7995 8087 (49m by 23m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78SE |
| Civil Parish | Chaldon Herring; Dorset |
| Civil Parish | West Lulworth; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 3 2013 10:19AM
