Monument record MDO31262 - Post medieval chalk pits, Ridgeway Hill, Church Knowle
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Summary
A linear group of post medieval chalk pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs on Ridgeway Hill, Church Knowle to the west of Cocknowle. They are partially marked on the OS 1st edition map.
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Full Description
A linear group of post medieval chalk pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs on Ridgeway Hill, Church Knowle to the west of the road at Cocknowle (1-2). They are partially marked on the OS 1st edition map and are still visible as low earthworks on the most recent Google Earth imagery. The site was digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck NMP.
<1> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1821 2413-14 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13483.
<2> Royal Air Force, 27-MAR-1945, RAF 106G/LA200 2025-6 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13624.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 92561 81828 (point) (21 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98SW |
| Civil Parish | Church Knowle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 22 2014 1:43PM
