Monument record MDO47142 - Probable post medieval chalk pits, High Wood, Lytchett Matravers

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Summary

A concentration of post medieval extractive pits within High Wood, Lytchett Matravers, are visible as sub circular and sub oval earthworks on current lidar imagery. The features are considered likely to be old chalk pits and were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM project.

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Full Description

A concentration of post medieval extractive pits within High Wood, Lytchett Matravers, are visible as sub circular and sub oval earthworks on current lidar imagery [1]. The features are considered likely to be old chalk pits and were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM project.


<1> Environment Agency, 16-NOV-2021, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO18034.

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 16-NOV-2021. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.

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Location

Grid reference SY 9293 9708 (point)
Map sheet SY99NW
Civil Parish Lytchett Matravers; Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Sep 19 2023 4:22PM

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