Monument record MDO46002 - Post medieval chalk pits, Whatcombe Down, Winterborne Whitechurch
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Summary
Two hollows are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery immediately to the south of Whatcombe Down Dairy, Winterborne Whitechurch. They are between 15m and 18m across and western of the two has a large doughnut of spoil. They are considered likely to be post medieval chalk pits and were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M Project.
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Full Description
Two hollows are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery immediately to the south of Whatcombe Down Dairy, Winterborne Whitechurch <1>. They are between 15m and 18m across and western of the two has a large doughnut of spoil. They are considered likely to be post medieval chalk pits and 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 8521 0172 (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 6:28PM
