Monument record MDO42889 - Possible post medieval chalk pits, Grimstone Down, Stratton
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Summary
Irregular ditched cropmarks are visible on aerial photographs on the north side of Grimstone Down, Stratton. The features may be post medieval chalk pits, although a natural origin is also possible. They were digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Frome AIM project.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Irregular ditched cropmarks are visible on aerial photographs on the north side of Grimstone Down, Stratton (1). The features may be post medieval chalk pits, although a natural origin is also possible. They were digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Frome AIM project. The features are not visible on current Google Earth imagery.
<1> National Monuments Record, 02-FEB-71, SY6495/10 (NMR285/283) (Aerial Photograph). SDO16864.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO16864 Aerial Photograph: National Monuments Record. 02-FEB-71. SY6495/10 (NMR285/283).
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 6490 9619 (point) (7 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69NW |
| Civil Parish | Stratton; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 18 2020 12:45PM
