Monument record MDO47189 - Post medieval chalk pits, Winterborne Whitechurch

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Summary

Two hollows are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery to the south west of Hill Top House, Winterborne Whitechurch. They range in size from 26m to 42m and were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M Project. They are considered likely to be post medieval chalk pits.

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Full Description

Two hollows are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery to the south west of Hill Top House, Winterborne Whitechurch <1>. They range in size from 26m to 42m and were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M Project. They are considered likely to be 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 8317 9948 (point)
Map sheet SY89NW
Civil Parish Winterborne Whitechurch; Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Sep 28 2023 11:17AM

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