Monument record MDO32091 - Post medieval chalk pits, south east of Chaldon Herring
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Summary
Three probable post medieval to modern chalk pits are visible as earthworks and cropmarks on aerial photographs to the south east of Chaldon Herring.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
1Three probable post medieval to modern chalk pits are visible as earthworks and cropmarks on aerial photographs to the south east of Chaldon Herring. The pits measure between 12 m by 10 m and 36 m by 30 m. (1-2) These features were digitally plotted as part of the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 21-JAN-1945, RAF 106G/LA105 1071-2 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13855.
<2> Dorset County Council, XX-XXX-2002, Dorset CC Vertical Digital Photo Tile (Aerial Photograph). SDO13248.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 7966 8281 (point) (31 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 3:26PM
