Monument record MDO37911 - Post medieval chalk pits, Buckham Down Farm, Beaminster
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Summary
A group of post medieval extractive pits is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery and aerial photographs to the west of Buckham Down Farm. A number of Old Chalk Pit's are marked at this location on the OS 1st edition map. The features were digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A group of post medieval extractive pits is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery and aerial photographs to the west of Buckham Down Farm (1-2). A number of Old Chalk Pit's are marked at this location on the OS 1st edition map. The features were digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.
<1> Environment Agency, 2010, Lidar DTM, st4703_dtm_1m.asc (Aerial Photograph). SDO13148.
<2> Dorset County Council, XX-XXX-2009, Dorset CC Vertical Digital Photo Tile, ST4703.ecw (Aerial Photograph). SDO13314.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 47081 03163 (point) (229 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST40SE |
| Civil Parish | Beaminster; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 24 2019 3:10PM
