Monument record MDO46068 - Post medieval chalk pits, Spetisbury
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Summary
Three hollows are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery in the field to the north of Hickson's Coppice, Spetisbury. They range in date from 16m to 23m across and are considered likely to be post medieval chalk pits. The western pit is surrounded by a ring of spoil. The features were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M Project.
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Full Description
Three hollows are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery in the field to the north of Hickson's Coppice, Spetisbury <1>. They range in date from 16m to 23m across and are considered likely to be post medieval chalk pits. The western pit is surrounded by a ring of spoil. The features 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 8968 0150 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80SE |
| Civil Parish | Spetisbury; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 27 2023 7:19PM
