Monument record MDO46013 - Post medieval chalk pits, Muston Down, Winterborne Kingston
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Summary
A small group of three hollows are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery on Muston Down, to the south of Combs Ditch, Winterborne Kingston. They are between 12m and 25m across and the largest has an outer ring 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
A small group of three hollows are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery on Muston Down, to the south of Combs Ditch, Winterborne Kingston <1>. They are between 12m and 25m across and the largest has an outer ring 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 8716 0034 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80SE |
| Civil Parish | Winterborne Kingston; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 24 2023 6:26PM
