Monument record MDO39169 - Chalk pit, Milborne St Andrew
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Summary
One of two pits shown on the 1st epoch Ordnance Survey map, on which they are described as 'Old Chalk Pits'. This pit is shown on the modern map, described as 'Workings (dis)'. The site is visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery and was digitally recorded during the Dorset Upper Cern and Piddle AIM Project.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
One of two pits shown on the 1st epoch Ordnance Survey map, on which they are described as 'Old Chalk Pits'. <1> This pit is shown on the modern map, described as 'Workings (dis)'. The site is visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery and was digitally recorded during the Dorset Upper Cern and Piddle AIM Project. <2>
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1864, 1886, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch one (Map). SDO10239.
<2> Environment Agency, 15-DEC-2023, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO20691.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 7981 9773 (87m by 36m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY79NE |
| Civil Parish | Milborne St Andrew; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 18 2024 6:08PM
