Monument record MDO29355 - Possible post medieval chalk pit, The Warren, Chaldon Herring
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Summary
A small circular bank is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of The Warren. It is possible this could be upcast associated with a post medieval chalk pit, although evidence of there being an internal pit is unclear.
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Full Description
A small circular bank, approximately 6.3m in diameter, is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of The Warren (1). It is possible this could be upcast associated with a post medieval chalk pit, although evidence of there being an internal pit is unclear. This feature was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). It is not visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial images available to the project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1821 F36 2440 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12928.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO12928 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 F36 2440.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 7875 8094 (8m by 9m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78SE |
| Civil Parish | Chaldon Herring; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 3 2013 10:55AM
