Monument record MDO31282 - Medieval or later chalk quarries, Knowle Hill, Church Knowle
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Summary
Two chalk pits of medieval or post medieval origin are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs. They are part of a series of chalk pits located on the lower southern slopes of Knowle Hill.
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Full Description
Two chalk pits of medieval or post medieval origin are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs (Royal Air Force 1946). They are part of a series of chalk pits located on the lower southern slopes of Knowle Hill and are associated with a lime kiln. The features are still visible on the most recent Google Earth imagery. It was digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck NMP.
Ordnance Survey, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch 1, Dorset LVI.2 Surveyed: 1886, Published: 1889 (Map). SDO10239.
'Old Quarries'
Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1821 2411-12 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13628.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 94523 82240 (110m by 77m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98SW |
| Civil Parish | Church Knowle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 3 2026 12:50PM
