Monument record MDO32085 - Post medieval chalk pits, south of Chaldon Herring
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Summary
Three probable post medieval chalk pits are visible as earthworks and cropmarks on aerial photographs to the south of Chaldon Herring.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Three probable post medieval chalk pits are visible as earthworks and cropmarks on aerial photographs to the south of Chaldon Herring. The pits measure between 23 m by 16 m and 37 m by 32 m. (1-3) These features were digitally plotted as part of the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1824 3270-1 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13851.
<2> Dorset County Council, XX-XXX-2002, Dorset CC Vertical Digital Photo Tile (Aerial Photograph). SDO13248.
<3> Pan Government Agreement, 2008, PGA (Aerial Photograph). SDO13137.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 7932 8244 (point) (67 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
Nov 4 2014 10:44AM
