Monument record MDO46275 - Post medieval chalk pit, Winterborne Whitechurch

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Summary

A large hollow is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery in the field to the northwest of Dolway Cottage, Winterborne Whitechurch. It is 30m across with an outer ring of spoil and is considered likely to be a post medieval chalk pit. The features were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M Project.

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Full Description

A large hollow is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery in the field to the northwest of Dolway Cottage, Winterborne Whitechurch <1>. It is 30m across with an outer ring of spoil and is considered likely to be a post medieval chalk pit. 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> Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 16-NOV-2021. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.

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Location

Grid reference ST 8310 0055 (point)
Map sheet ST80SW
Civil Parish Winterborne Whitechurch; Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

May 5 2023 9:11PM

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