Monument record MDO46439 - Post medieval chalk pits, Bere Down, Bere Regis
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Summary
Two hollows are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery to the south of Bagwood Road, Bere Down. They range in size from 23m to 44m and were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M Project. They are considered likely to be the sites of post medieval chalk pits.
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Full Description
Two hollows are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery to the south of Bagwood Road, Bere Down (Environment Agency 2021). They range in size from 23m to 44m and were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M Project. They are considered likely to be the sites of post medieval chalk pits.
Environment Agency, 16-NOV-2021, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO18034.
Cornwall Archaeological Unit, Cornwall Council, 2022, 2022 AIM Middle Stour HE8422 (Machine readable data file). SDO21760.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 8498 9696 (184m by 132m) (5 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY89NW |
| Civil Parish | Bere Regis; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 2 2026 4:31PM
