Monument record MDO46732 - Probable post medieval chalk pits, Mapperton, Sturminster Marshall
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Summary
Two irregular hollows to the southwest of Mapperton, Sturminster Marshall, are visible as earthworks on current Environment Agency lidar imagery.The features are located against the side of two historic fields and are considered likely to be post medieval chalk pits. They were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM project.
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Full Description
Two irregular hollows to the southwest of Mapperton, Sturminster Marshall, are visible as earthworks on current Environment Agency lidar imagery [1].The features are located against the side of two historic fields and are considered likely to be post medieval chalk pits. They were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM 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 | SY 9006 9849 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY99NW |
| Civil Parish | Sturminster Marshall; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 14 2023 12:30PM
