Monument record MDO46441 - Post medieval chalk pits, West Down, Winterborne Kingston

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Summary

Sixteen hollows are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery on West Down, Winterborne Kingston. They range in size from 15m to 92m 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

Sixteen hollows are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery on West Down, Winterborne Kingston <1>. They range in size from 15m to 92m 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.


<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 SY 8452 9762 (point)
Map sheet SY89NW
Civil Parish Winterborne Kingston; Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Sep 28 2023 11:27AM

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