Monument record MDO45385 - Post medieval chalk pits, Birch Coppice, Witchampton
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Summary
An extensive cluster of probable post medieval chalk pits are visible as earthworks within Birch Coppice, Witchampton, on current Environment Agency lidar imagery. The features were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM project.
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Full Description
An extensive cluster of probable post medieval chalk pits are visible as earthworks within Birch Coppice, Witchampton, on current Environment Agency lidar imagery [1]. Some of the features appear to be positioned in rows, perhaps following seams of chalk. The features were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM project.
<1> Environment Agency, 16-NOV-2021, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO18034.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO18034 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 16-NOV-2021. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 9721 0695 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST90NE |
| Civil Parish | Witchampton; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 27 2023 3:04PM
