Monument record MDO45997 - Post medieval chalk pits, Winterborne Whitechurch
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Summary
Sixteen small hollows are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery in fields to the north and east of The Down Buildings, in the north east corner of Winterborne Whitechurch. They range in size from 8m to 42m and are considered likely to be post medieval chalk pits. They were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M Project.
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Full Description
Sixteen small hollows are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery <1> in fields to the north and east of The Down Buildings, in the north east corner of Winterborne Whitechurch. They range in size from 8m to 42m and are considered likely to be post medieval chalk pits. They were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M 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 8535 0229 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80SE |
| Civil Parish | Winterborne Whitechurch; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 24 2023 6:31PM
