Monument record MDO42970 - Post medieval chalk pit, Sherrins Hill, Sydling St Nicholas
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Summary
A large sub-circular pit is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs on Sherrins Hill, Sydling St Nicholas. The feature is considered likely to be a post medieval chalk pit and was digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Frome AIM project.
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Full Description
A large sub-circular pit is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs on Sherrins Hill, Sydling St Nicholas (1). The feature is considered likely to be a post medieval chalk pit and was digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Frome AIM project.
The feature is still visible on current Google Earth imagery.
<1> National Monuments Record, 10-JAN-07, SY6299/6 (NMR24507/43) (Aerial Photograph). SDO16906.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO16906 Aerial Photograph: National Monuments Record. 10-JAN-07. SY6299/6 (NMR24507/43).
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 6267 9954 (point) (158 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69NW |
| Civil Parish | Sydling St Nicholas; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 30 2020 3:49PM
