Monument record MDO44222 - Post medieval chalk pits, Moorcourt Farm, Sturminster Marshall
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Summary
Three hollows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs and lidar imagery in a field to the southeast of Moorcourt Farm, Sturminster Marshall. They were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M Project and are considered to be post medieval chalk pits.
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Full Description
Three hollows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs and lidar imagery in a field to the southeast of Moorcourt Farm, Sturminster Marshall [1-2]. They were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M Project and are considered to be post medieval chalk pits.
<1> Environment Agency, 16-NOV-2021, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO18034.
<2> Royal Air Force, 12-DEC-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1893 RS 4091 (Aerial Photograph). SDO18440.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 9338 0066 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST90SW |
| Civil Parish | Sturminster Marshall; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 2 2022 3:56PM
