Monument record MDO29428 - Post medieval chalk pit, Rings Hill, Tyneham
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Summary
A pit is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Rings Hill. It is considered likely to be the remains of a post medieval chalk pit.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A pit is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Rings Hill (1). It is considered likely to be the remains of a post medieval chalk pit. This feature was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). It is still visible as an earthwork on the most recent comprehensive aerial images available to the project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 21-JAN-1945, RAF 106G/LA/105 2028-29 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12953.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO12953 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 21-JAN-1945. RAF 106G/LA/105 2028-29.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 8713 8058 (21m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY88SE |
| Civil Parish | Steeple with Tyneham; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 8 2013 3:29PM
